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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:10

Verse 10 The Prophet, when he saw that his labor availed nothing, or was not so fruitful as he wished, no doubt felt somewhat like a man, and shewed his own weakness. It must however be observed, that he was so restrained by the secret power of the Holy Spirit, that he did not break forth intemperately, as is the case with many; but, he kept the right end so in view, that his sorrows had ever a regard to his object, even to render his labor useful to the people. A clear example of which is seen... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:11

Verse 11 God at the beginning of this verse no doubt intimates that he would be propitious to his servant, and grant him what he asked. We then conclude that the Prophet’s prayer was heard; and hence also becomes manifest what I have stated, that the Prophet was not so led away by the force of grief, but that he chiefly regarded the benefit of the people. God then was so propitious to his request, that he said that it would be well with his remnant, that what remained would be blessed. ... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:12

Verse 12 This verse also has been taken in different ways by interpreters: some take the word iron, when repeated in a different case, “Will iron break iron?” but others think the subject wanting in the clause, and consider people to be understood, “Will the Jews break the iron, even the iron from the north, and not only the iron but the brass also, or, the the brass mixed with iron?” There is in reality no difference, but in words only. If we read, “Will the iron break the iron from the... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:13

Verse 13 But, there is a difference among interpreters as to the word גבול gebul. I indeed allow that it means a border: but Jeremiah, as I think, when he intended to state things that are different, made use of different forms of speech; but as the construction is the same, I see not how the word can mean the borders of the land. I hence think that it is to be taken here metaphorically for counsels; as though he had said, “On account of all thy wicked deeds and on account of all thy ends, that... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:14

Verse 14 He pursues the same subject. He had said, that they would be exposed as a prey to their enemies, so that all their wealth would be plundered with impunity: he now adds, I will deliver you to the enemy, that is, I will give you into the hands of your enemies, that they may remove you ejsewhere. He afterwards mentions a circumstance, which must have rendered exile much worse; for when any one changes his place and is not led to a distance, the evil is more tolerable; but when any one is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:1-9

Second rejection of Jeremiah's intercession; awfulness of the impending judgment. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:1-9

Fearful aspects of the Divine character. These verses and this whole discourse reveal to us an implacable God. He will not turn away from his wrath nor be moved: 1. By the spectacle of misery presented ( Jeremiah 14:1-22 .). 2. By the remembrance of former love ( Jeremiah 14:8 ). 3. By the earnest prayers of his faithful servant ( Jeremiah 15:1 ). 4. By the prospect of more terrible miseries yet to come (Je 14:17—15:9). Therefore— I. INQUIRE . Why is God thus?... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:7

The gates of the land . The phrase might mean either the cities in general (comp. Micah 5:5 ; Isaiah 3:26 ) or the fortresses commanding the entrance into the land (comp. Nahum 3:13 ). The context decides in favor of the latter view. Ewald's explanation, "borders of the earth" ( i.e. the most distant countries), seems less natural. I will bereave them , etc. The proper object of the verb is my people (personified as a mother). The population are to fall in war (comp. the same... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:8

To me ; i.e. at my bidding. It is the dative of cause. Against the mother of the young men ; rather, upon … young man. The widow has lost her husband, the mother her son, so that no human power can repel the barbarous foe. The word rendered "young man" is specially used for "young warriors," e . g . Jeremiah 18:21 ; Jeremiah 49:26 ; Jeremiah 51:3 . Others following Rashi, take "mother" in the sense of "metropolis," or "chief city", in which case "young man" must be... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:9

That hath borne seven ; a proverbial expression. Her sun is gone down , etc. The figure is that of an eclipse (comp. Amos 9:9 ). She hath been ashamed , etc.; rather, she ashamed , etc. Ewald supposes the sun, which is sometimes feminine in Hebrew, to be the subject (comp. Isaiah 24:23 ); but the view of the Authorized Version is more probable. The shame of childlessness is repeatedly referred to (comp. Jeremiah 1:12 ; Isaiah 54:4 ; Genesis 16:4 ; Genesis 30:1 , Genesis... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:9

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