Jeremiah 31:26. Upon this I awaked— But, considering these things, I awaked, and was delighted with my sleep. Houbigant. The prophet, on awakening, perceived himself comforted by these agreeable promises. This is the conclusion of the preceding discourse. read more
Jeremiah 31:29-30. In those days, &c.— See the note on Exodus 20:5. read more
Jeremiah 31:31-34. Behold, the days come, &c.— The covenant here spoken of Jeremiah calls a new covenant; Jer 31:31 and what kind of covenant? Not such a one as was made with their fathers; Jeremiah 31:32. This was declarative enough of its nature; yet, to prevent mistakes, he gives as well a positive as a negative description of it. This shall be the covenant,—I will put my law in their inward parts, &c. Jer 31:33 that is to say, "This law shall be spiritual, as the other given to... read more
23. Jerusalem again shall be the metropolis of the whole nation, the seat of "justice" (Psalms 122:5-8; Isaiah 1:26), and of sacred worship ("holiness," Isaiah 1:26- :) on "Mount" Moriah. read more
24. Judah . . . cities . . . husbandmen . . . they with flocks—Two classes, citizens and countrymen, the latter divided into agriculturists and shepherds, all alike in security, though the latter were to be outside the protection of city walls. "Judah" here stands for the country, as distinguished from its cities. read more
25. The "weary, sorrowful," and indigent state of Israel will prove no obstacle in the way of My helping them. read more
26. The words of Jeremiah: Upon this (or, By reason of this) announcement of a happy restoration, "I awaked" from the prophetic dream vouchsafed to me (Jeremiah 23:25) with the "sweet" impression thereof remaining on my mind. "Sleep" here means dream, as in Jeremiah 23:25- :. read more
27. He shows how a land so depopulated shall again be peopled. God will cause both men and beasts in it to increase to a multitude (Ezekiel 36:9-11; Hosea 2:23). read more
28. ( :-). The same God who, as it were (in human language), was on the watch for all means to destroy, shall be as much on the watch for the means of their restoration. read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 31:25
Jeremiah 31:25. For I have satiated— For I have refreshed the thirsty soul, and every soul that pined for hunger have I filled. read more