14:6 And the wild donkeys stood in the high places, they snuffed up the wind like {e} dragons; their eyes failed, because [there was] no grass.(e) Who are so hot by nature, that they cannot be cooled by drinking water, but still gasp for the air to refresh them. read more
“ IN THE SWELLING OF JORDAN ” God told the prophet worse was to come. The Swelling of Jordan would be experienced later, and in the present lesson, especially towards the close, we have an illustration of it. There are things of interest to look at in the meantime, for example, an illustration of that symbolic teaching mentioned earlier. In chapter 13 we have what two symbols? See Jeremiah 13:1-11 for the first and Jeremiah 13:12-14 for the second. The prophet acted these out before the... read more
Jeremiah's Questions Jeremiah 13-14 The Book of Jeremiah is full of questions. They are questions indicative of bewilderment, amazement, ignorance, hopefulness; they stand often in place of that silence which is more eloquent than speech, as if the prophet would tempt the Lord himself into reply by asking questions. Thus we tempt little children, and thus we would tempt the wisest scholars with whom we come into momentary contact, and thus adoringly would we seek to lure God into audible... read more
We have here an account of the famine, which by the parallel history took place in the reign of Jehoiakim; probably just before the captivity. Jeremiah had mourned for the good king Josiah; see 2 Chronicles 35:25 and in the succeeding reign, it is supposed, that this famine followed. The Prophet appears to have lamented it in his Lamentations 2:0 . The Lord not unfrequently sends after his word, afflictions; that both may under his grace, operate together. read more
Wind, for refreshment. --- Failed, through want, though they be very piercing. read more
1-9 The people were in tears. But it was rather the cry of their trouble, and of their sin, than of their prayer. Let us be thankful for the mercy of water, that we may not be taught to value it by feeling the want of it. See what dependence husbandmen have upon the Divine providence. They cannot plough nor sow in hope, unless God water their furrows. The case even of the wild beasts was very pitiable. The people are not forward to pray, but the prophet prays for them. Sin is humbly confessed.... read more
The Prophet Intercedes for the First Time v. 1. The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth, the various periods of drought which Jehovah sent in order to call His people to repentance, this form of punishment being expressly threatened in the curses which the Lord attached to His proclamation of the Law. Cf Leviticus 26:19-Proverbs :; Deuteronomy 11:17; Deuteronomy 28:23. v. 2. Judah mourneth, the entire nation being plunged in grief, and the gates thereof languish, the... read more
THE FIFTH DISCOURSE(Jeremiah 14:1 to Jeremiah 17:18)A fearful drought gives the prophet occasion to offer a hearty and touching intercession for his people. The twice-repeated decisive refusal of his petition, based on the revolt of the people (Jeremiah 15:10 coll. Jeremiah 3:3) compels him to take into view his own situation, rendered exceedingly dangerous in consequence of his prophetic ministry, and then also to present before the people the sad prospect, that from the present calamity which... read more
We now come to the second division of the Book, that containing the account of the prophet's ministry. This falls into three sections: prophecies before the fall of Jerusalem (14-39), prophecies after the fall of Jerusalem (40-45), and prophecies concerning the nations (46-51). The first series of messages declares God's determination to punish (14-17). This consists of a parable (14:l-6), an account of a controversy between the prophet and Jehovah (14:7-IS), and the new charge delivered to... read more
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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jeremiah 14:1-22
II. THE PROPHET’S MINISTRY BEFORE THE FALL OF JERUSALEM, THE PROPHECIES OF JUDGMENT AND RESTORATION, THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF JEREMIAH, HIS FAITHFULNESS AND His SUFFERING CHAPTER 14 The Great Drought, the Sword, the Famine, and the Pestilence 1. The description of the drought (Jeremiah 14:1-6 ) 2. The prophet’s priestly intercession (Jeremiah 14:7-9 ) 3. The answer (Jeremiah 14:10-18 ) 4. The renewed prayer (Jeremiah 14:19-22 ) Jeremiah 14:1-6 . The vivid description of the great... read more