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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:20

Here a new section begins. I have broken … burst . This is, grammatically, a possible rendering, but inconsistent with the second person in thou saidst , unless indeed (with Ewald) we suppose that something has fallen out of the text between the first and the second clauses of the verse. The best critics, except Ewald and Dr. Payne Smith, are agreed that we should follow the Septuagint and Vulgate in rendering "thou hast broken … (and) burst." This does not, strictly speaking, imply a new... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:20-37

Jehovah's indictment against Israel. Note— I. ITS MANY COUNTS . 1. Their sin of outrageous character . It is spoken of as in Jeremiah 2:20 , because it so commonly involved the grossest fleshly sins, and because it involved shameful denial of God. Cf. Jeremiah 2:27 , "Saying to a stock, Thou art my father," etc. And it was chargeable with numerous and shameful murders ( Jeremiah 2:30 ). Killing the prophets of God; Jeremiah 2:34 , "In thy skirts is found the blood... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:21

A noble vine . Jeremiah means the choicest kind of Oriental vine, called sorek (from the dark-red color of its grapes), and mentioned again in Isaiah 5:2 . The figure of the vine is one endeared to us by its association especially with our Lord; it was endeared to the Jews by the annual festivities of the vintage. The sacred writers are never afraid of its palling on the ear by repetition (comp. Jeremiah 5:10 ; Jeremiah 6:9 ; Jeremiah 12:10 ; Isaiah 5:1-7 ; Isaiah 27:2 , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:22

Nitre does not mean the substance which now bears that name, but "natron," a mineral alkali, deposited on the shores and on the bed of certain lakes in Egypt, especially those in the Wady Nat-run (the ancient Nitria, whence came so large a store of precious Syriac manuscripts). In ancient times, this natron was collected to make lye from for washing purposes (comp. Proverbs 25:20 ). Sope ; rather, potash; the corresponding vegetable alkali (comp. Isaiah 1:25 ). Thine iniquity is marked ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:22

The stains of sin. I. SIN STAINS THE CHARACTER AND LIFE OF MEN . 1. Sin leaves stains behind it. No man can have clean hands after touching it. These stains are of two classes: 2. The stains of sin are not natural . They are no part of the true color of a man's character. They are all contracted by experience. 3. These stains are all evil things . They are not like marks of immature development or of the necessary imperfection of humanity. They are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:22

The sinner's attempt to wash away his sin. I. WHEREFORE HE MAKES THE ATTEMPT . Sometimes it is that II. THE MANNER IN WHICH HE PROCEEDS . 1. He partially abandons known sin, as Pharaoh, Nineveh, Israel. at time of Josiah's reformation, Herod. 2. Multiplies religious services. 3. Is ready with good resolves. 4. There is some stir of religious feeling. Tears are shed, the emotional nature is excited, and there is some temporary tenderness of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:14

It was Israel’s glory to be Yahweh’s servant Jeremiah 30:10, and slaves born in the house were more prized than those bought with money as being more faithful Genesis 14:14. Cannot Yahweh guard His own household? How happens it that a member of so powerful a family is spoiled? In the next verse the prophet gives the reason. Israel is a runaway slave, who has deserted the family to which he belongs by right of birth, and thereby brought upon himself trouble and misery. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:15

Upon him - Rather, against him. Israel has run away from his master’s house, but only to find himself exposed to the beasts of prey in the wilderness.They made his land waste - The prophet points to the actual results of Israel’s until the multiplication of wild beasts rendered human life unsafe 2 Kings 17:25, but the Assyrian invasions had reduced Judaea to almost as sad a state.Burned - Others render, “leveled to the ground.” read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:16

Noph, i. e., Napata, a town situated in the extreme south of Egypt. Some take it to be Memphis (see Isaiah 19:13 note).Tahapanes - Daphne Pelusii, a bordertown toward Palestine.Have broken the crown of thy head - literally, shall depasture the crown of thy head; i. e., make it bald; baldness was accounted by the Jews a sign of disgrace 2 Kings 2:23, and also a mark of mourning Isaiah 15:2; Isaiah 22:12. The Egyptians in slaying Josiah, and capturing Jerusalem, brought ruin, disgrace, and sorrow... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:17

The way - Either, the journey through the wilderness, or the way of holiness. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:20-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:17

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