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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 15:1-9

We scarcely find any where more pathetic expressions of divine wrath against a provoking people than we have here in these verses. The prophet had prayed earnestly for them, and found some among them to join with him; and yet not so much as a reprieve was gained, nor the least mitigation of the judgment; but this answer is given to the prophet's prayers, that the decree had gone forth, was irreversible, and would shortly be executed. Observe here, I. What the sin was upon which this severe... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 15:4

And I will cause them to be removed into all kingdoms of the earth ,.... Not only into Babylon, but into other countries; which has had its full accomplishment in this their last captivity by the Romans: or "I will give them for a commotion" F26 לזועה "in commotionem", Calvin, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. ; shaking and trembling; they shall be like Cain, fugitives and vagabonds, and be in fear and trembling everywhere, for what is, or is about to come upon them: or "for horror... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 15:5

For who shall have pity upon thee, O Jerusalem ?.... The inhabitants of it; their sins being so many, and so heinous, and so aggravated, and so deserving of punishment, that none could pity their case, or have a heart of compassion towards them, or even spare reproaching them: or "who shall bemoan thee?" sympathize and condole with thee, or speak a comfortable word to thee, or seek to alleviate thy grief and sorrow: or "who shall go aside to ask how thou doest?" or "of thy peace?" F3 ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:4

I will cause them to be removed into an kingdoms of the earth - This seems to have respect to the succeeding state of the Jews in their different generations; and never was there a prophecy more literally fulfilled; and it is still a standing monument of Divine truth. Let infidelity cast its eyes on the scattered Jews whom it may meet with in every civilized nation of the world; and then let it deny the truth of this prophecy, if it can. The Jews are scattered through every nation, and yet... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:5

Who shall go aside to ask how thou doest? - Perhaps there is not a more despised nor a more degraded people under the sun. Scarcely any one thinks himself called upon to do a kind office for a Jew. Their character is bad in society, and they are not at all solicitous to redeem it. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:4

Verse 4 Jeremiah speaks now of exile. He had hitherto spoken of the sword and famine, and mentioned also other punishments, that their carcases would be dragged about by dogs, and also devoured by wild beasts and ravenous birds; but he now refers to one kind of punishment only — that God would drive them into exile. And he seems to have taken these words from Moses, for so he speaks in Deuteronomy 28:0, except that ו, vau, is placed before ע, ain, in the word “commotion,” but such a change is... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:5

Verse 5 The Prophet shews here that the severe punishment of which he had spoken could not be deemed unjust, according to what those men thought who were querulous, and ever expostulated with God, and charged him with too much rigour. Lest, then, the Jews should complain, the Prophet says briefly, that all the evils which were nigh at hand were fully due, and so deserved, that they could find no pity, even among men. We know that the worst of men, when the Lord punishes them, have some to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:1-9

Second rejection of Jeremiah's intercession; awfulness of the impending judgment. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:1-9

Fearful aspects of the Divine character. These verses and this whole discourse reveal to us an implacable God. He will not turn away from his wrath nor be moved: 1. By the spectacle of misery presented ( Jeremiah 14:1-22 .). 2. By the remembrance of former love ( Jeremiah 14:8 ). 3. By the earnest prayers of his faithful servant ( Jeremiah 15:1 ). 4. By the prospect of more terrible miseries yet to come (Je 14:17—15:9). Therefore— I. INQUIRE . Why is God thus?... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:4

Cause them to be removed into ; rather, make them a shuddering unto . So in the Deuteronomic curses for disobedience ( Deuteronomy 28:25 ). read more

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