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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10
Two baskets of figs. I. MORALLY MEN ARE DIVISIBLE INTO TWO DISTINCT CLASSES . The two baskets of figs represent two classes of Jews: the basket of good figs, Jeconiah and his followers; the basket of bad figs, Zedekiah and his party. The great distinction between these was moral. There were princes in both classes; yet the one stood far higher in the sight of God than the other. 1. The deepest line of cleavage which runs down through all sections of mankind is moral ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10
The two baskets of figs; or, predetermining influences. These are not to be understood of the opposite development of character in two sets of persons in slightly differing circumstances, but rather of the primary influence of Divine faith as contrasted with the want of it amidst the trials of life. The people left behind were disposed to felicitate themselves over their brethren who had been carried off into Chaldea, but this impression is corrected by Jeremiah. The exiles were the true... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10
Calamity with God and without him. I. To THE CHILD OF GRACE . 1. It is a chastening . 2. A restoration . II. To THE UNGODLY . 1. The influence depreciating character . 2. A source of restlessness and fresh transgression . 3. An ever-increasing evil . 4. An ultimate destruction .—M. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10
Punished for salvation; left alone for destruction. A general principle of God's moral government. The flower of Judah, about to be deported to Babylon, are followed by the prophet with wistful gaze. They are the seed of the true Israel; whereas those who are allowed to remain quietly at home are to be of no account in God's purpose. I. HOW DIFFERENT OFTEN ARE THE EXTERNAL FROM THE SPIRITUAL PROSPECTS OF MEN ! Jeconiah and his companions might have been pitied... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10
The two baskets of figs; or, our character and destiny independent of our circumstances. I. THE SYMBOLS EMPLOYED . The two baskets of figs—one very good, the other very evil. But: 1. They had each the same advantages and disadvantages . The same seed, soil, training, climate, sunshine, and other influences teeming on them. 2. They were of directly opposite character . ( Jeremiah 24:2 .) II. THE PEOPLE REPRESENTED BY THEM . The men of Judah and... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10
The good and bad figs. I. CONSIDER THE FIGS GENERALLY . We cannot, of course, say why figs should be chosen rather than another fruit, though the choice can hardly be a mere accident. Some reason probably appeared to the observant of that time which we are without sufficient information to discover. Possibly the goodness of good fruits was more obvious against the badness of bad ones, in the case of the fig than in the case of other fruits. It is to be noticed also that the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:2
Like the figs that are first ripe . The early spring fig was considered a special delicacy (comp. Isaiah 27:4 ; Hosea 9:10 ); " ficus praecox ," Pliny calls it ('Hist. Nat.,' 15.19, quoted by Trench). Tristram suggests that the "bad figs" were those of a sycamore tree. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:5
Acknowledge them ; or, rather knowledge ( notice ) of them ( as Ruth 2:10 , Ruth 2:19 ). read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1
Two baskets of figs were set before , etc. (comp. Amos 8:1-3 ). The description is apparently based on the law of firstfruits (comp. Deuteronomy 26:2 ), where the "basket" is mentioned, though not the word here used. The baskets were set down in readiness to be examined by the priests, who rigorously rejected all fruit that was not sound. The princes of Judah . A short phrase for all the leading men, whether members of the royal family or heads of the principal families (comp. ... read more