Jeremiah 6:20 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:20

Abhorred sacrifices. I. THERE ARE SUCH . (Cf. text; Psalms 1:1-6 .; etc.) II. THEY MAY HAVE MANY OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ACCEPTABLE SACRIFICES . 1. Costly "Incense from Sheba." 2. Regular. 3. Correct. III. BUT YET THEY ARE ABHORRED OF GOD . "To what purpose," etc.? (Cf. our Lord's denunciations of hypocrites.) This because 1. They lack sincerity. 2. They yield no fruit in holy obedience. 3. They cause the Name... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:20

Sweet and fragrant things made abominable to God. I. OBSERVE THE TROUBLE WHICH MEN WHO ARE REALLY UNGODLY MAY TAKE IN CONNECTION WITH RELIGION . Real religion means, of course, a great deal of trouble and self-denial, watchfulness and prayer. But when there is only the appearance of religion, there may also be much trouble, considerable time may be appropriated, and there may be considerable expenditure of money. So it was here. Materials for holy... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 6:20

The sweet cane - The same as the scented cane of Exodus 30:23 (see the note).Your burnt offerings - The rejection of ritual observances is proclaimed by the two prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah, who chiefly assisted the two pious kings, Hezekiah and Josiah, in restoring the temple-service. God rejects not the ceremonial service, but the substitution of it for personal holiness and morality. Compare 1 Samuel 15:22; Isaiah 1:11; Micah 6:6-8. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 6:20

Jeremiah 6:20. To what purpose incense from Sheba? Sheba was a part of Arabia Felix, and famous for its spices and perfumes, Isaiah 9:6. Here the prophet reproves the hypocrisy of the Jews, who sought to cover their inward corruption by the external shows of religion; which the prophets often declare to be of no value, when they do not proceed from a devout mind. See Jeremiah 7:21-22; Isaiah 1:11. And the sweet cane from a far country Respecting which, see on Isaiah 43:24. A far... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 6:1-30

Click image for full-size versionDestruction of Jerusalem and Judah (6:1-30)Jeremiah warns that the enemy forces will invade from the north. The citizens of Jerusalem should therefore flee from the city to the hilly regions south of Jerusalem, where they may be able to find refuge from the invaders (6:1-2). As shepherds lead their sheep to feed in new pastures, so will the enemy commanders lead their forces to ‘devour’ Jerusalem. They will attack by day and by night (3-5). In building their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 6:20

incense = frankincense. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Part), App-6 , ror the whole incense of which it was an ingredient. Sheba. In the south of Arabia. not acceptable. Compare Isaiah 1:11-15 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Jeremiah 6:20

"For what purpose cometh there to me frankincense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt-offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing unto me. Therefore thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will lay stumbling-blocks before this people; and the fathers and the sons together shall stumble against them; the neighbor and his friend shall perish.""Your burnt-offerings are not acceptable ..." (Jeremiah 6:20). "This does not mean that Jehovah was against sacrifices per... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 6:20

Jeremiah 6:20. To what purpose, &c.— Sheba was part of Arabia Felix, and famous for its incense and perfumes. Respecting the sweet cane, see Isaiah 43:24. The prophet here reproves the hypocrisy of the Jews, who endeavoured to cover their inward corruption by the external appearances of religion:—which the prophets often declare to be of no value, when they do not proceed from a devout mind;—and thereby paved the way for the abolition of the external ceremonies of the Mosaic Dispensation,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:5-30

Yahweh’s declaration of divine judgment 4:5-6:30The Judahites-having sinned greatly (ch. 2)-failed to repent (Jeremiah 3:1 to Jeremiah 4:4). Consequently, judgment in the form of military invasion would overtake them. This whole section is an amplification and explanation of the overflowing cauldron vision in Jeremiah 1:13-16.This section provides a clear example of the mosaic structure of the Book of Jeremiah. It consists of 13 separate messages that all deal with the threat of approaching... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:16-21

The inadequacy of mere ritual worship 6:16-21 read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 6:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 6:20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 6:1-30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 6:20

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Jeremiah 6:20

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 6:20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:5-30

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:16-21

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