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G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 14:1-22

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

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:1-22

Section 5. The Word Concerning The Droughts: The Certainty Of Exile For Judah (Jeremiah 14:1 to Jeremiah 17:27 ). The new section is again introduced by the words ‘The word of YHWH which came to Jeremiah --’ (Jeremiah 14:1) although in slightly altered form (literally ‘that which came, the word of YHWH, to Jeremiah’). “The word concerning the droughts” gives illustrative evidence confirming that the impending judgment of Judah cannot be turned aside by any prayers or entreaties, and that... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:11-18

YHWH Informs Jeremiah That He Will No Longer Hear His People But Rather Intends To Continue To Visit Them with the Sword And With Famine (Jeremiah 14:11-18 ). Once again we learn with something of a shock that God no longer wished Jeremiah to pray for His people (compare Jeremiah 7:16; Jeremiah 11:14). The time when He would respond to prayer for them was past. Now only judgment awaited, judgment by sword, famine and pestilence. They had rebelled against Him once too often. It is a reminder... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:1-22

Jeremiah 14:1 to Jeremiah 15:9 . The Drought in Judah, and Jeremiah’ s consequent Intercession.— The date of this disaster is unknown, but some year in the latter half of Jehoiakim’ s reign is most probable. The effects of the drought are graphically described in Jeremiah 14:2-Joshua :. The personified “ gates” represent the people who gather at them in mourning attire and attitude (“ sit in black upon the ground” ; cf. Jeremiah 8:21, Jeremiah 13:18). The empty pits are dried-up storage... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 14:13

We have many complaints of this prophet against false prophets that contradicted his prophecies, Jeremiah 4:10; Jeremiah 23:9, and we shall hereafter meet with the names of some of them. Corrupt governments never want prophets to their humour, though a bolder transgression can hardly be imagined, than for men to entitle God to their own imaginations and fancies, and we shall, Jeremiah 14:15, meet with the usual wages of such works. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-22

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES.—1. Chronology of the Chapter. This and chapter 15 form one prophecy (although Lange, Keil, and others connect chapters 14 to 17, regarding them as interwoven and synchronous). From evidence of personal hardship towards Jeremiah (Jeremiah 15:10), most probably these prophecies were delivered during the early years of Jehoiakim’s reign. (See on chapter 7) Also for Contemporary Scriptures: National Affairs, Contemporaneous History, see chapter 7.2. Natural... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-22

Chapter 14The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the deaRuth ( Jeremiah 14:1 ).For a drought filled the land.Judah mourns, and the gates languish; they are black upon the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up. And their nobles have sent their little ones to the water holes: they came to the water holes, and found no water; so they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and they covered their heads. Because the ground is chapt, for there was no... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 14:1-22

Jeremiah 14:3 . They found no water. The latter rain had been denied, as in Jeremiah 3:3; and as Moses had foretold. Deuteronomy 11:17; Deuteronomy 28:23. Jeremiah, as is the duty of all ministers, improved this event of terror and affliction. Jeremiah 14:6 . The wild asses did stand in the high places. See on Job 6:5. They snuffed the wind like dragons, when parched with heat. Elian, by dragons, understands the larger species of serpents. Jeremiah 14:7 . Though our iniquities... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Jeremiah 14:10-16

Jeremiah 14:10-16Thus have they loved to wander, they have not refrained their feet; therefore the Lord doth net accept them.Jehovah’s refusal to allow intercession to prevailI. The Lord’s answer to the prophet’s prayer.1. He points to the backsliding of the people, for which He now punishes them.2. He refuses the prophet’s prayer because He loathes the people’s soulless fastings and sacrifices.3. He specifies the means by which He will destroy this backsliding people. Battle. Famine.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Jeremiah 14:13

Jeremiah 14:13I will give you assured peace. Assured peaceI. Human life wants it.1. Uncertainty troubles our life.2. Delusions embitter our heart.3. Misgivings weary our soul.II. God alone can give it.1. Peace is not a human commodity, but a Divine boon.2. Peace comes only to Divinely-prepared hearts.3. Peace is specifically the Saviour’s benefaction.III. Lying voices offer it.1. False prophets preach peace still.(1) In our churches, promising ceremonies righteous works it through etc.(2) In... read more

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