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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 33:10-16

Here is a further prediction of the happy state of Judah and Jerusalem after their glorious return out of captivity, issuing gloriously at length in the kingdom of the Messiah. I. It is promised that the people who were long in sorrow shall again be filled with joy. Every one concluded now that the country would lie for ever desolate, that no beasts would be found in the land of Judah, no inhabitant in the streets of Jerusalem, and consequently there would be nothing but universal and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 33:12

Thus saith the Lord of hosts ,.... Which phrase, or what is answerable to it, is often repeated, to give authority to what is said, and to command a belief of it: again, in this place which is desolate ; which was said to be so, Jeremiah 33:10 ; and indeed was so; and was near utter destruction, as to be without man and without beast ; both falling into the hands of the enemy; and that not in the city of Jerusalem only, but in all the cities thereof ; of the land of Judea; and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 33:12

A habitation of shepherds - See on Jeremiah 31:12 ; (note). read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 33:12

Verse 12 Jeremiah still pursues the same subject; but he speaks here of the settled happiness of the people, as though he had said, that there was no reason for the Israelites to fear, that God would not open for them a way of return to their own country, and preserve and protect them after their return. But in setting forth their quiet and peaceable condition, he speaks of shepherds; for we know that it is a sure sign of peace, when flocks and herds are led into the fields in security. For... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 33:10-13

Town and country life. In describing the happy future of Israel after the restoration Jeremiah draws a pair of idyllic pictures of town and country life. Both the city of Jerusalem and the outlying regions were so depopulated and wasted by the Chaldean invasion that it was difficult to believe the sun of prosperity would ever shine on them again. But under the providence of God there is a wonderful recuperative power in the human world as well as in the natural. It is remarkable how soon... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 33:10-18

Paradise lost and regained. I. THE PICTURE OF A PARADISE LOST . This is given in Jeremiah 33:10 . The land desolate; the flocks and herds all gone; no human being to be seen; the cities laid waste. Now, this meagre outline would recall to the mind of the Jews the blessed days when the land teemed with inhabitants; when the cities were numerous, wealthy, populous, and strong; when the hills and dales of their countryside were covered over with flocks; and when, in the glad... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 33:12

An habitation; rather, a pasture (including the idea of an encampment). The expression reminds us of Jeremiah 23:3 , Jeremiah 23:4 , but it is preferable to take the present passage in its literal sense rather than as metaphorical. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 33:12-13

Returning flocks. In Jeremiah 31:1-40 . there has been mention of planting vineyards, and of God's goodness with respect to the corn, the wine, the oil. But agriculture was only one of the important industries of the land. To have set ploughmen and vine dressers to work again, and left shepherds unprovided for, would have meant only a partial restoration. God has a remembrance of all classes of the community, and all varieties of the surface of the earth. Shepherds were not to go away... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 33:12

An habitation - “A shepherd’s encampment.” The words, “causing their flocks to lie down,” mean gathering them into the fold at night. read more

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