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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 2:14-19

The prophet, further to evince the folly of their forsaking God, shows them what mischiefs they had already brought upon themselves by so doing; it had already cost them dear, for to this were owing all the calamities their country was now groaning under, which were but an earnest of more and greater if they repented not. See how they smarted for their folly. I. Their neighbours, who were their professed enemies, prevailed against them, and this was owing to their sin. 1. They were enslaved... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:19

Thine own wickedness shall correct thee ,.... That is, either their wickedness in going to Egypt and Assyria, and the ill success they had in so doing might be an instruction to them to act otherwise, and a correction of their sin and folly; or that their wickedness was a reason, and a very just one, why they were chastened and corrected of the Lord: and thy backslidings shall reprove thee ; or be the cause why they were reproved of God; or their ill success in turning their backs on... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:19

Verse 19 Here again, the Prophet confirms what I have before stated, — that the people would at length find, willing or unwilling, what it was to deport from God; as though he had said, “As thou hast not hitherto learnt by so many evidences, that thy perfidy is the cause of all thy evils, God will heap evils on evils, that thou mayest at length know, even against thy will, that thou receivest, a reward due to thy wickedness.” This is the sum of the whole. But he says first, chastise thee shall... 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 2:14-19

The Divine ideal, how lost and regained. The prophet has in his mind what was God's original thought for Israel, the Divine ideal concerning him; and along with that the mournful and utter contrast of his actual condition. An indignant "No" is the answer which rises to the prophet's lips as the questions, "Is Israel a slave? Is he a home born slave?" are asked. He thinks of God's words ( Exodus 4:22 ). But then there stares him in the face the most distressing but yet most unanswerable... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:19

Shall correct … shall reprove ; rather, chastise … punish . It is a constantly renewed punishment which follows the ever-repeated offence. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:19

Sin self-corrected. I. SIN BRINGS ITS OWN CHASTISEMENT . 1. Sin reveals its evil character as it comes into existence, and is no sooner completed than it is regarded by its parent with disgust. The wicked action which looks attractive in desire is repulsive to reflect upon. The very sight and thought and memory of sin are bitter. The burden of guilt, the shame of an evil memory, the sin itself is thus its own chastisement. 2. Sin naturally produces its punishment. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:19

God's method of punishing apostasy. I. ITS OWN SIN IS TO FIND IT OUT . II. THAT THE TRUE CHARACTER OF ITS ACTIONS AND THE BITTER FRUITS OF ITS SIN MAY APPEAR .—M. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:19

Correct thee - Or, “chastise thee.” Alliances with foreign powers shall bring trouble and not safety. read more

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