One heart, and one way. Unity is always given as the "note" of the ideal, Messianic period (comp. Zephaniah 3:9 ; Zechariah 14:9 ; John 10:16 ). That they may fear me forever . This reminds us of a phrase in the exhortation in Deuteronomy 4:10 , as the next clause does of Deuteronomy 6:24 . read more
Unity. I. UNITY IS PROMISED AS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE FUTURE . This is unity of thought, "one heart," and unity of conduct, "one way." Men shall then see "eye to eye," discord and controversy cease, peace and amity prevail. There may still be diversity of ideas in the sense of personal difference, because individual characters, positions, and opportunities must still vary. But in a perfect condition there will be no discord. The variations will... read more
An everlasting covenant. It is the "new covenant" of Jeremiah 31:31 , etc; which is meant (for the phrase, comp. Isaiah 55:3 ; Ezekiel 37:26 ). That I will not turn … to do them good. The comma in the Authorized Version impairs the sense. The prophet means, "That I will not cease to show them favour" (comp. Isaiah 54:10 ). read more
The answer is divided into two parts;(a) Jeremiah 32:26-35, the sins of Judah are shown to be the cause of her punishment:(b) Jeremiah 32:36-44, this punishment was not for Judah’s destruction, but for her amendment.Jeremiah 32:28I will give - Or, I am giving.Jeremiah 32:30From their youth - God’s mighty deeds for Israel began in Egypt Jeremiah 32:20, and so did Israel’s sin.Jeremiah 32:34, Jeremiah 32:35These verses are repeated from Jeremiah 7:30-31, but with two important variations. Baal is... read more
Jeremiah 32:36-39. Now therefore, &c. In this and the following verses God returns an answer to the prophet’s expostulation, Jeremiah 32:25. Or the words may be thus translated, But now, notwithstanding, [all this,] thus saith the Lord; concerning this city, whereof ye say, It shall be delivered into the hand, &c. Many of the Jews now began to see that the Chaldeans would certainly take the city, and they became as much dispirited as before they were full of courage. By the... read more
Jeremiah 32:40-44. And I will make an everlasting covenant with them The Jewish covenant, even with respect to the ceremonial ordinances contained in it, is sometimes called an everlasting covenant; see Genesis 17:13; Leviticus 24:8; Isaiah 24:5; because those ordinances were to continue for a long succession of ages; but when this expression is applied to the gospel covenant, there is a peculiar emphasis contained in it, implying that it should never be abolished, or give way to any... read more
God reassures Jeremiah (32:16-44)After buying the field, Jeremiah began to have doubts. It seemed to him almost too much to expect that God could allow such a worthless people ever to return to their land. He therefore prayed to God (16), seeking to reassure himself that nothing is too hard for a God who is so loving and powerful (17-19). He reminds God of his steadfast faithfulness and miraculous power, which had saved his people in the past (20-22). But the people have been disobedient and... read more
fear = revere. for ever = all the days. read more
everlasting covenant. See note on Genesis 9:16 . Reference to Pentateuch ( App-92 ). shall = may. not depart. This must refer to millennial days: for Israel did depart; and that is why the nation is still "scattered", and not yet "gathered". read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 32:37-40
The unities of the Divine kingdom. (Cf. John 17:1-26 .) I. UNITY THE EXPERIENCE AND PRIVILEGES OF SAVING GRACE . ( Jeremiah 32:37 .) II. UNITY WITH GOD . III. UNITY IN SPIRIT AND LABOUR WITH ONE ANOTHER . ( Jeremiah 32:39 .) IV. UNITY OF DESTINY . ( Jeremiah 32:40 .)—M. read more