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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-14

A sweet remembrance embittered; or Divine delight turned by his people's ingratitude into Divine distress. I. GOD GREATLY DELIGHTS IN HIS PEOPLE 'S LOVE . See the similitude he employs: "the love of thine espousals." It is difficult for us to recall any period in the history of Israel when such high praise as this was merited by them. For it is of their love to God rather than of his to them—though there was never any doubt about that-that the prophet is here speaking.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-37

It is always interesting to notice how later inspired writers hasten to do honor to their predecessors. Originality is not an object with the prophets, but rather the developing and adapting the truths long ago "delivered." The whole group of prophecies to which Jeremiah 2:1-37 . belongs contains numerous points of contact, in ideas or phraseology, with the song of Hoses ( Deuteronomy 32:1-52 .). The following have been indicated:—Cf. Jeremiah 2:5 with Deuteronomy 32:4 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2

In the cars of Jerusalem . Presumably Jeremiah had received his call at Anathoth (comp. Jeremiah 1:1 ). I remember thee , etc.; rather, I remember for thy good the kindness of thy youth . It is an open question whether the "kindness" spoken of is that of God towards the people, or of the people towards God. The usage of the Hebrew ( khesed ) admits of either acceptation; comp. for the first, Psalms 5:7 , Psalms 36:5 , and many other passages; for the second, Hosea 6:4 , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2

God's estimation of his people's love. A remarkable passage: to be taken in its evident meaning, and not to be explained away. What a loving use to make of the past faithfulness and attachment of his people! He would remind them of them, that they may repent and return. I. IT IS FULL OF INTEREST TO HIM . TO those who feel intense love for others, it is exceedingly grateful to find their love reciprocated. High, pure, disinterested love, like that of God for men, never... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2-3

First love to God. We have here a picture of the idyllic days of the soul's first love for God. The emphasis is on the sentiment—its depth, reality, and attractiveness. It is spoken of as something in which' God delights; as in the odor of a rose, the beauty of a landscape, or the pleasant melody of a song. I. IT IS ATTRACTIVE . For its spontaneity; its spirit of self-sacrifice; and its absoluteness. II. IT IS IMMEDIATE IN ITS INFLUENCE . UPON CHARACTER AND... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:3

Israel was holiness , etc. Israel was a consecrated people (comp. Exodus 19:5 , Exodus 19:6 ; Deuteronomy 7:6 ; Deuteronomy 14:2 ; Deuteronomy 26:19 ). Isaiah, fond as he is of the phrase "Israel's Holy One ," does not expressly enforce the correlative truth, as Jeremiah does here. The first-fruits of his increase ; rather, his firstfruits of increase. Israel is compared to the firstfruits ( reshith ) of the land, which were devoted to the house of the Lord ( Exodus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:3

Guilty instruments of Divine judgment. A great problem in morals. Pharaoh's "heart is hardened," and yet his guilt remains. Nations are raised up to punish Israel for unfaithfulness, yet they "offend" in doing this very thing. I. WHEREIN THE GUILT OF INSTRUMENTS OF DIVINE VENGEANCE MAY CONSIST . At least two explanations of this are to be found: 1. In the distinction between the formal and the material character of actions . The essential evil or good of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:4-9

The indictment of Israel. The chosen nation is arraigned in all its generations and in all its orders. It is a universal and continuous crime; and it ran parallel with a succession of unheard-of mercies, deliverances, and favors. In these respects it corresponds to the sin of God's people in every age—forgetfulness of past mercy, abuse of present blessings, the corruption and perverseness of those who were entrusted with Divine mysteries and sacred offices. I. JEHOVAH APPEALS TO ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:5

What iniquity , etc.; rather, what unrighteousness , etc. (comp. Deuteronomy 32:4 , "a God of faithfulness, and without unrighteousness," alluding to the "covenant" between Jehovah and Israel). God's condescending grace (his ' anavah , Psalms 18:36 ). As if he were under an obligation to Israel (comp. Micah 6:3 , etc.; Isaiah 5:3 ). Vanity ; i . e . the idols; literally, a breath (so Jeremiah 10:15 ; Jeremiah 14:22 ; Jeremiah 16:19 ). Are become vain . The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:5-7

The ingratitude of sin. Of the many aspects under which sin may be viewed none is more sad than that of ingratitude to God. Every act of sin is a distinct act of ingratitude; for every such act is an offence against him who has shown to us nothing but love, and from whom we are taking innumerable favors in the very moment of our transgression. I. THE INGRATITUDE OF SIN IS SEEN IN THE FORGETFULNESS OF GOD 'S SAVING MERCY . So the Israelites forget the glorious... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:4-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:5-7

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