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
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Jeremiah 12:7
I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.My house — God by his house here understands the temple.Heritage — The whole body of the Israelites, whom God threatens to leave with respect to his special providence. read more