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James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Jeremiah 9:23

"Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man . glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; But let him glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth loving-kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in those things I delight, saith Jehovah."The knowledge of God and his way of salvation is greatly to be preferred above all the honors, power, riches, and achievements of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Jeremiah 9:23-24. Let not the wise man glory, &c.— "Unless this wisdom hath for its object God himself, and teaches us to despise ourselves, to be humbled beneath the mighty hand of God, and to glory in him alone. All other wisdom is vain and dangerous." Phocylides has said excellently, If wisdom, strength, or riches be thy lot; Boast not, but rather think thou hast them not: One God alone, from whom these gifts proceed, Is wise, is mighty, and is rich indeed. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 9:23

23. wisdom—political sagacity; as if it could rescue from the impending calamities. might—military prowess. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 9:24

24. Nothing but an experimental knowledge of God will save the nation. understandeth—theoretically; in the intellect. knoweth—practically: so as to walk in My ways (Jeremiah 22:16; Job 22:21; 1 Corinthians 1:31). loving kindness—God's mercy is put in the first and highest place, because without it we should flee from God in fear and despair. judgment . . . righteousness—loving-kindness towards the godly; judgment towards the ungodly; righteousness the most perfect fairness in all cases... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:23

The Lord commanded that the wise and strong and rich should not take pride in their wisdom and strength and wealth. One writer argued that Jeremiah ministered at a time when conventional wisdom was being challenged, and that this fact accounts for much of the opposition that he faced. [Note: Walter A. Brueggemann, "The Epistemological Crisis of Israel’s Two Histories (Jeremiah 9:22-23)," in Israelite Wisdom: Theological and Literary Essays in Honor of Samuel Terrien, pp. 85-105.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Proper grounds for boasting 9:23-24This reflection on the nature of true wisdom contrasts strongly with the preceding dirge. In such crucial days, Judah’s only hope lay in her relationship with God. The thematic connection with the context is judgment. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:24

Instead, the person who felt satisfied should "boast" because he or she understood and knew Yahweh as a God who loves and practices loyal love (loyalty, lovingkindness, steadfast love, unfailing devotion, merciful love, Heb. hesed), justice (Heb. mishpat), and righteousness (right, integrity, deliverance, salvation, Heb. sedaqa) on the earth. Truly knowing the Lord in this way implies participating with Him in valuing and practicing these essential covenant virtues. The standard is not social... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 9:1-26

1-22. The prophet continues his lament. The impending doom.2. A lodging place, etc.] a caravanserai (khan), supplying a bare shelter, even the most desolate spot, if he may thereby escape the crimes of Jerusalem.7. Melt.. try] i.e. remove the dross, and test whether the metal is now pure. 8. His wait] RV ’wait for him.’10. Habitations] RV ’pastures.’11. Dragons] RV ’jackals’; so in Jeremiah 49:33. 12. For what, etc.] rather (with RV), a new question, ’Wherefore is?’ etc. Why this heavy... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 9:23

(23) Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom.—The long prophecy of judgment had reached its climax. Now there comes the conclusion of the whole matter—that the one way of salvation is to renounce all reliance on the wisdom, greatness, wealth of the world, and to glory only in knowing Jehovah. The “wise man” is, as before in Jeremiah 8:9, and Jeremiah 9:12, the scribe, or recognised teacher of the people read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 9:24

(24) Let him that glorieth glory in this . . .—The passage is interesting as having clearly been present to the mind of St. Paul in writing 1 Corinthians 1:31; 2 Corinthians 10:17. He had learnt from it to estimate the wisdom and the greatness on which the Corinthians prided themselves at their true value. We may find a parallel even in the higher words which teach us that “eternal life is to know God” (John 17:3), to understand those attributes, love, judgment, righteousness, which we... read more

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