George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 31:24
Together. Jerusalem shall be large enough to contain all, at the great festivals. read more
Together. Jerusalem shall be large enough to contain all, at the great festivals. read more
To me. Thus Jeremias concludes his prediction with joy. (Calmet) read more
21-26 The way from the bondage of sin to the liberty of God's children, is a high-way. It is plain, it is safe; yet none are likely to walk in it, unless they set their hearts towards it. They are encouraged by the promise of a new, unheard-of, extraordinary thing; a creation, a work of Almighty power; the human nature of Christ, formed and prepared by the power of the Holy Ghost: and this is here mentioned as an encouragement to the Jews to return to their own land. And a comfortable prospect... read more
Sorrow Turned into Joy v. 15. Thus saith the Lord, A voice was heard in Ba-mah, a city some nine or ten miles north of Jerusalem, on the boundary between the former kingdoms of Israel and Judah, lamentation and bitter weeping: Bahel, the beloved wife of Jacob, as the ancestress of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin, weeping for her children, the members of the northern kingdom, refused to be comforted for her children because they were not. This verse is quoted by Matthew 2:18, with reference... read more
III. THE SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION OF SALVATION TO THE TWO HALVES OF THE NATION (Jeremiah 31:1-26)α. Ephraim’s Share (Jeremiah 31:1-22)1. The Decree of RestorationJeremiah 31:1-61 At that time, saith Jehovah, I will be God to all the families of Israel,And they shall be my people.2 Thus saith Jehovah; the people left of the sword has found grace in the desert.Up!1 to bring him to rest,2 even Israel.3 Jehovah appeared unto me from afar.And I love thee with everlasting love,Therefore... read more
b. The Share Of Judah3. The Blessing of the SanctuaryJeremiah 31:23-26.23 Thus saith Jehovah Zebaoth, the God of Israel:Yet will they speak this word in the laud of Judah,And in its cities, when I turn their captivity:Jehovah bless thee, dwelling-place of salvation [or justice]21Mountain of the sanctuary!24 And Judah shall dwell therein and all its cities together,As husbandmen and those who go forth with flocks.2225 For I refresh the panting soul,And every languishing23 soul I... read more
Shepherds That Mislead God’s Flock Jeremiah 23:1-12 ; Jeremiah 23:1-40 ; Jeremiah 24:1-10 ; Jeremiah 25:1-38 ; Jeremiah 26:1-24 ; Jeremiah 27:1-22 ; Jeremiah 28:1-17 ; Jeremiah 29:1-32 ; Jeremiah 30:1-24 ; Jeremiah 31:1-40 ; Jeremiah 32:1-44 It is God’s purpose to care for His people through shepherds (pastors) who are responsible to Him. Jesus our Lord is the Branch into which we may be grafted. He is our King who saves us and clothes us with His own spotless righteousness. God... read more
Continuing, the Prophet dealt with the issues of restoration. He first described the restoration of the city. After affirming the ancient love of Jehovah for His people, he foretold the building of the city, and the planting of "vineyards upon the mountains of Samaria," proceeding to describe the return to the city and the country of the penitent people. He then turned to the surrounding nations, and declared to them the fact that Jehovah had ransomed and redeemed Jacob, foretold their... read more
SECTION 2 (Jeremiah 26:1 to Jeremiah 45:5 ). (continued). As we have seen this Section of Jeremiah from Jeremiah 26:1 to Jeremiah 45:5 divides up into four main subsections, which are as follows: 1. Commencing With A Speech In The Temple Jeremiah Warns Of What Is Coming And Repudiates The Promises Of The False Prophets (Jeremiah 26:1 to Jeremiah 29:32). 2. Following The Anguish To Come Promises Are Given Of Eventual Restoration, Central To Which is A New Covenant Written In The Heart... read more
George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 31:23
CHAPTER XXXI. Bless thee. Thus the captives speak in rapture at their return. read more