Jeremiah 2:24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 2:24

wind. Hebrew. ruach. App-9 . her pleasure = her soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:24

24. (Jeremiah 14:6; Job 39:5). "A wild ass," agreeing with "thou" (Job 39:5- :). at her pleasure—rather, "in her ardor," namely, in pursuit of a male, sniffing the wind to ascertain where one is to be found [MAURER]. occasion—either from a Hebrew root, "to meet"; "her meeting (with the male for sexual intercourse), who can avert it?" Or better from an Arabic root: "her heat (sexual impulse), who can allay it?" [MAURER]. all they—whichever of the males desire her company [HORSLEY]. will not... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 2:20-25

Evidences of Israel’s ingratitude 2:20-25Baal worship fascinated the Israelites, but it was futile. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 2:24

Israel was also like "a wild donkey" that followed the scent that appealed to it, rather than following its master. Like a wild female donkey in heat, Israel had done things that were unnatural (cf. Genesis 16:12; Job 11:12). Enemies pursued Israel and found her, just like male donkeys find female donkeys that are in heat."She [the female donkey] sniffs the path in front of her trying to pick up the scent of a male (from his urine). Then she races down the road in search of the male. One Arab... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:1-30

The Prophet Sets Forth the Sin of the Nation and Points Out the Inevitable Result (Reign of Josiah, and Probably Before the Reforms of that King: cp. Jeremiah 3:6)This section furnishes us with the gist of the prophet’s testimony during the early years of his ministry, and doubtless represents the commencement of the roll written by Baruch at Jeremiah’s dictation. In these five chapters he lays before his hearers the grossness of their conduct in deserting Jehovah, and urges repentance and... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:1-37

Jeremiah’s Second Prophecy (2:1-3:5)The prophet expostulates with Israel because of their unfaithfulness to Jehovah.1-13. Under the figure of the marriage relation Jehovah reminds the people of His past favours, and charges them with faithlessness to their first love, as shown by their idolatry.2. The kindness of thy youth, etc.] Israel’s earliest devotion to Jehovah at Sinai (Exodus 24:8).3. Firstfruits of.. increase] i.e. the consecrated part. All that devour, etc.] The priest and his family... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 2:24

(24) A wild ass . . .—One image of animal desire suggests another, and the “wild ass” appears (as in the Hebrew of Genesis 16:12; Job 11:12; Job 39:5) as even a stronger type of passion that defies control. The description is startling in its boldness, but has a parallel in that of Virgil (Georg. iii. 250).That snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure.—Better, in the desire of her heart, as it bears to her the scent that draws her on. The “occasion” and the “month” are, of course, the season when... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Jeremiah 2:1-37

Trimming Jeremiah 2:33 What is trimming? It is the holding of a middle course or position between parties, so as to appear to favour each. The Jews trimmed between God and the idols. And the just God who loathes all that is not straight and upright shakes their equivocal souls with this stormy interrogatory, 'Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love?' I. Expressions of Trimming. We often find trimming expresses itself in speech. Quite as often it shows itself in conduct Policy is the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-37

CHAPTER IITHE TRUST IN THE SHADOW OF EGYPTJeremiah 2:1-37; Jeremiah 3:1-5THE first of the prophet’s public addresses is, in fact, a sermon which proceeds from an exposure of national sin to the menace of coming judgment. It falls naturally into three sections, of which the first {Jeremiah 2:1-13} sets forth Iahvah’s tender love to His young bride Israel in the old times of nomadic life, when faithfulness to Him was rewarded by protection from all external foes; and then passes on to denounce... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jeremiah 2:1-37

CHAPTERS 2:1-3:5 Expostulation and Impeachment 1. His love and kindness to Jerusalem (Jeremiah 2:1-3 ) 2. The unfaithful people (Jeremiah 2:4-11 ) 3. The two evils and the results (Jeremiah 2:12-18 ) 4. Impeachment (Jeremiah 2:19-30 ) 5. Expostulation (Jeremiah 2:31-37 ) 6. Jehovah waiting to show mercy (Jeremiah 3:1-5 ) Jeremiah 2:1-3 . The first message Jeremiah received begins with reminding Jerusalem of the kindness Jehovah bestowed upon the nation in her youth, and how she... read more

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