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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 16:14-21

There is a mixture of mercy and judgment in these verses, and it is hard to know to which to apply some of the passages here?they are so interwoven, and some seem to look as far forward as the times of the gospel. I. God will certainly execute judgment upon them for their idolatries. Let them expect it, for the decree has gone forth. 1. God sees all their sins, though they commit them ever so secretly and palliate them ever so artfully (Jer. 16:17): My eyes are upon all their ways. They have... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 16:21

Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know ,.... Or, "at this time", as the Targum; when the Gentiles shall be convinced of the idolatry they have been brought up in, and of the vanity and falsehood of their idols; they shall be made to know the true God, God in Christ, Christ himself, whom to know is life eternal, and to know the way of life and salvation by him; and all this through the ministry of the Gospel that should be brought among them, the Spirit of God accompanying it;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 16:21

Therefore, behold, I will this once - I will not now change my purpose. They shall be visited and carried into captivity; nothing shall prevent this: and they shall know that my name is Jehovah. Since they would not receive the abundance of my mercies, they shall know what the true God can do in the way of judgment. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 16:21

Verse 21 The Prophet again threatens the Jews, because their impiety was inexcusable, especially when attended with so great an obstinacy, he therefore says that God was already present as a judge: Behold I, he says — the demonstrative particle shews the near approach of vengeance — I will shew at this time: the words are emphatical, for God indirectly intimates that the Babylonian exile would be an extraordinary event, far exceeding every other which had preceded it. At this time, he says —... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 16:16-21

Sin found out. The striking imagery of these verses teaches us that there shall be no hiding-place, whether by sea or land, where God will not find those whom his vengeance pursues. The sinner may be sure that his sin will find him out. I. MEN DOUBT THIS . Reasons are: 1. Long impunity has made them bold. 2. Such findings of them out as have taken place, in defilement of conscience, hardening of the heart, loss of peace with God, etc; they do not care for. They only care... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 16:19-21

God revealed to the heathen by his judgment on his people. I. GOD IS REVEALED IN JUDGMENT . Blessings reveal God's love; judgments, his righteous power. They who ignore the perennial tokens of God's loving-kindness may be roused by startling manifestations of his justice. The judgments which fall on the professed people of God are the most striking proofs of his unflinching and impartial justice. II. THE HEATHEN MAY LEARN THE LESSONS WHICH ARE LOST TO ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 16:19-21

The heathen turning to the true God. The prophet, disappointed and broken-hearted, is driven to Jehovah for his own comfort and support. We see here how much it cost him to speak the words he had to utter. Every true minister of Christ must feel in the same manner when he has to deal with hardened sinners, and to become the mouthpiece of Divine warnings and threats. The soul that stands up for righteousness will often find itself without sympathy and alone amongst unbelieving men. Prayer... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 16:19-21

The confession of the idolatrous Gentiles. I. THE PROPHET 'S DESCRIPTION OF JEHOVAH . God, he says, is his Strength, his Fortress, and his Refuge. 1. The way in which the deserter individualizes himself . To the prophet individually Jehovah has a satisfactory relation. So far as external sufferings and losses are concerned, the prophet cannot escape some share; but so far as concerns his most important interests, he is effectually separated from his fellow-countrymen.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 16:21

The final answer of Jehovah. There will be no further grace-time. I will this once cause them to know ; rather, I will this time (comp. on Jeremiah 10:18 ) cause them to acknowledge . The judgment which Jeremiah has had the sad duty of announcing will prove to the blinded Jews that Jehovah alone is true God, alone can strike and heal. read more

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