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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 4:5-18

God's usual method is to warn before he wounds. In these verses, accordingly, God gives notice to the Jews of the general desolation that would shortly be brought upon them by a foreign invasion. This must be declared and published in all the cities of Judah and streets of Jerusalem, that all might hear and fear, and by this loud alarm be either brought to repentance or left inexcusable. The prediction of this calamity is here given very largely, and in lively expressions, which one would... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 4:17

As keepers of a field, are they against her round about ,.... As those that are set to watch a field, in which are fruit and corn of any sort, that thieves and robbers, and wild beasts, may not enter to waste and destroy, and are placed on all sides for that purpose; so the Chaldeans were round about Jerusalem, that none could make their escape out of it; see 2 Kings 25:4 , because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord ; it was not without reason that the Lord suffered... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 4:17

As keepers of a field - In the eastern countries grain is often sown in the open country; and, when nearly ripe, guards are placed at different distances round about it to preserve it from being plundered. Jerusalem was watched, like one of these fields, by guards all round about it; so that none could enter to give assistance, and none who wished to escape were permitted to go out. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 4:17

Verse 17 He intimates here that there would be no escape to the Jews when God brought the Chaldeans, for every egress, all the ways, would be closed up, so that they could not migrate to another land. It is the same as though he had said, that such a calamity was nigh them that they could not escape it by exile, it is indeed a sad thing when men flee away naked as from the fire, and seek a place among strangers, and live there in misery and want; but the Prophet declares here, that so grievous... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 4:5-31

A revelation of grievous purport has suddenly reached the prophet. See how the foe draws nearer and nearer, and how alarm drives the scattered population to seek for refuge in the fortified cities. Can such be the issue of the promises of peace with which Jehovah has encouraged his people? Such are the contents of the first paragraph ( Jeremiah 4:5-10 ). Next,-in short, detached figures the prophet sets forth the sin of the people and its punishment. Like a scorching simoom is the former;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 4:5-31

The proclamation of woe. Such is the character of this entire section, and we observe upon this proclamation— I. THAT , LIKE ALL SUCH , IT IS PROMPTED BY DIVINE LOVE . The most fearful judgments contained in the whole Bible are those denounced by our Lord Jesus Christ. The most awful words ever spoken are those which proceeded out of the mouth of him at whose graciousness all-men wondered. It is evident, therefore, that they were the utterances, as is this one here,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 4:17

As keepers of a field . The prophet compares the tents, or perhaps the booths ( 1 Kings 20:12 , 1 Kings 20:16 ), of the besieging army to the booths of the guardians of the crepe ( Isaiah 1:8 ; Job 27:18 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 4:17

Jeremiah compares the tents of the besiegers on guard round Jerusalem to the booths erected by shepherds or farmers for the protection of their flocks or produce. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 4:16-17

Jeremiah 4:16-17. Make ye mention to the nations Tell the nations that now inhabit the cities of the ten tribes, that the Chaldean army is approaching, that they may provide for their own safety. Behold, publish against Jerusalem Let her be made acquainted with what is coming upon her. Let her have notice beforehand, that she may be warned. That watchers come from a far country That is soldiers from Chaldea, that will watch all opportunities to do mischief. By watchers, some think,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 4:5-31

The coming invasion (4:5-31)Jeremiah now pictures the terrible judgment that will fall on Judah if it does not repent. With the enemy army sweeping down upon Judah from the north, a trumpeter sounds the alarm and the people of Judah flee to their walled cities for safety (5-6). Like an enraged lion the enemy prepares to pounce upon its victim. God is about to pour out his anger on the unfaithful people (7-8).Judah’s leaders, both civil and religious, are shocked at the sudden catastrophe that... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 4:5-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 4:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 4:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 4:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 4:5-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 4:5-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 4:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 4:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 4:16-17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 4:5-31

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