Jeremiah 12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:7

ISRAEL’S CONSPIRACY PUNISHED, Jeremiah 12:7-13. 7. The whole passage (Jeremiah 12:7-17) is characterized by an obvious unity, and is throughout the language of Jehovah. Its connexion with what precedes is general rather than particular. The personal trials of Jeremiah had been foreshadowed, and here is set forth the general state of things out of which these trials would come. I have forsaken These and the following perfects are used prophetically. It is done only in the divine purpose not... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:8

8. As a lion Fierce and uncontrollable, roaring against him with rage and blasphemy. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:9

9. A speckled bird, etc. The first two clauses in this verse are in the original questions, but they involve real affirmations. The fact that a strange-looking bird is sure to be set upon by all the others is appropriated by the prophet as an instrument of expression and illustration. Then comes the summons to all the wild beasts to gather round Judah and devour her. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:10

10. Many pastors Rather, shepherds. Pastor, in the sense of shepherd, is never found in any book of the Old Testament except Jeremiah. The enclosure of the vineyard is broken down, letting in the shepherds with their flocks to browse upon the tender vines. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:11

11. The rhetorical effect of the previous verse is heightened and intensified in this. They have made it desolate… desolate it mourneth unto me… desolate is the whole land, for no one layeth it to heart. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:12

12. No flesh… peace See Genesis 6:12. The term “flesh” is here used in the same way, but with narrower application. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:13

13. Sown wheat… reap thorns Apparently an aphorism for coming to the opposite of what is aimed at. Revenues Produce, the old meaning of this word. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:14

PARDON AND RESTORATION, Jeremiah 12:14-17. 14. Mine evil neighbours Such as the Philistines, Syrians, Edomites, Ammonites, Moabites, etc.; all who at any time had become the spoilers of God’s heritage. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:15

15. After that I have plucked Sharing in Israel’s calamity, they shall also share in Israel’s mercy. I will return, etc. I will again have compassion, a very common Hebraism. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 12:16

16. Learn the ways of my people That is, adopt the worship of Jehovah. As they led God’s people away into the worship of Baalim, so they shall be led by Israel into “the ways” of Jehovah, and thus be built up with his “people” into a spiritual unity. read more

Group of Brands