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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

We have here a message from God concerning all the people of Judah (Jer. 25:1), which Jeremiah delivered, in his name, unto all the people of Judah, Jer. 25:2. Note, That which is of universal concern ought to be of universal cognizance. It is fit that the word which concerns all the people, as the word of God does, the word of the gospel particularly, should be divulged to all in general, and, as far as may be, addressed to each in particular. Jeremiah had been sent to the house of the king... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 25:2

The which Jeremiah the prophet spake unto all the people of Judah ,.... Perhaps at one of the three feasts, at which all the males appeared in Jerusalem; for it cannot be thought that he went up and down throughout all parts of the land to deliver this prophecy, but to as many of them as he found in Jerusalem in any place, at any time; and none so likely as what is mentioned: and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem : to whom he had an opportunity of speaking frequently: saying ; as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 25:3

From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even unto this day ,.... The year in which Jeremiah began to prophesy, Jeremiah 1:2 ; (that is , the three and twentieth year) ; for Josiah reigned one and thirty years; so that Jeremiah prophesied nineteen years in his reign; and now it was the fourth of Jehoiakim's, which make twenty three years; so long the prophet had been prophesying to this people: the word of the Lord hath come unto me ; from time to time,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:2

Verse 2 He shews more clearly in this verse what he had just said, — that he was not taught from above, that he might suppress what he had heard, but that he might proclaim it as from the mouth of God; and hence he gives himself the honorable title of a Prophet, as though he had said, that he came furnished with the indubitable commands of God, and was at the same time honored with the office of a Prophet; and he came thus, that no one might dare despise his doctrine. Now follows his sermon, — read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:3

Verse 3 Jeremiah now expostulates with the Jews, because they had not only perfidiously departed from the true worship of God, and despised the whole teaching of his Law, but because they had shaken off the yoke, and designedly and even obstinately rejected all warnings, being not moved by reproofs nor even by threatenings. He does not then simply charge them with impiety and ingratitude, but adds the sin of perverseness, that they were like untameable wild beasts, and could by no means be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

A melancholy review of twenty-three years of work. I. THE CHARACTER OF THE WORKER . A three and twenty years' experience furnishes a good test of character. So long a time is quite sufficient to eliminate the accidents of passion and temporary enthusiasm, and to bring to light the general principles of a man's conduct. These constitute his character; they reveal the true features of him. We should not judge a man by his latest action, perhaps a hasty and quite uncharacteristic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

Messages recapitulated. I. CAREFUL REMINDER OF THE EXTENT OF HIS MINISTRY . ( Jeremiah 25:1-3 .) 1. The moral value of this is great . It is no vague indictment, but one made out with all accuracy and conscientiousness. We ought to take note of the extent of our privileges and opportunities, for we shall have to give an exact account of them all. 2. Its evidential value is equally great . The date of the prediction is thus fixed, and history becomes a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

A twenty-three years' ministry. Here we get a statement, brief but not at all uncertain, of what had been done in the prophetic way during twenty-three years. Three parties are concerned in this statement: I. GOD . Nebuchadnezzar, who is to act as the servant of God ( Jeremiah 25:9 ) in the great overthrowing work, has just come to his throne, and is unconsciously preparing for that to which God had appointed him. Hence it was fitting that, just at this crisis, God should point... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:3

From the thirteenth year ; etc.; alluding to the chronological statement in Jeremiah 1:2 . The three and twentieth year ; counting nineteen years under Josiah and four under Jehoiachin, and including the three months of Jehoahaz. read more

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