Jeremiah 11:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 11:11-17

This paragraph, which contains so much of God's wrath, might very well be expected to follow upon that which goes next before, which contained so much of his people's sin. When God found so much evil among them we cannot think it strange if it follows, Therefore I will bring evil upon them (Jer. 11:11), the evil of punishment for the evil of sin; and there is no remedy, no relief: the decree has gone forth and the sentence will be executed. I. They cannot help themselves, but will be found too... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 11:13

For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah ,.... See Gill on Jeremiah 2:28 , and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem ; of which there were many, and some of note F9 Vid. Lightfoot, Chorograph. Cent. ad Matt. p. 34. : have ye set up altars to that shameful thing, even altars to burn incense unto Baal ; one of whose names is Bosheth, "shame"; see Hosea 9:10 , hence Jerubbaal is called, in 2 Samuel 11:21 , Jerubbesheth; very properly is... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 11:13

Verse 13 The Prophet shews here that the dews were not only polluted with one kind of superstition, but that they sought for themselves fictitious gods from all quarters, so that the land was fined and, as it were, deluged with innumerable superstitions. He says, that in proportion to the number of cities were the gods in the kingdom of Judah, and that in every city, in proportion to the number of streets, altars were built, that they might burn incense to Baal There seems, however, to be some... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 11:1-23

1. A reminder of the renewal of the covenant between Jehovah and the people lately made under Josiah ( Jeremiah 11:1-8 ). 2. First stage of the conspiracy; all Israel, instead of keeping the covenant with Jehovah, conspires against him ( Jeremiah 11:9-13 ). 3. The punishment of the conspiracy is an irreversible, severe judgment ( Jeremiah 11:14 17). 4. Second stage of the conspiracy; the plot of the men of Anathoth ( Jeremiah 11:18-23 ). 5. Third stage; the plot... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 11:11-13

A summary of Jeremiah's usual prophecies (comp. Jeremiah 4:6 ; Jeremiah 6:19 ; Jeremiah 19:3 ; and especially Jeremiah 2:28 ; Jeremiah 7:17 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 11:11-13

Idolatry confounded. I. TROUBLE IS A TOUCHSTONE FOR RELIGIOUS TRUTH . The idolatry that is played with in prosperity is found to be useless in adversity. The Jews had regarded mere stocks and stones as their gods. But in the season of real distress they turn from these and cry to the true God to arise and save them. 1. The ground of confidence which gives way in the hour of need is worse than useless ; it is treacherous and ruinous, and the discovery of its true... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 11:13

That shameful thing ; rather, the shame. The name Baal is changed, to mark the abhorrence of the speaker, into Bosheth (see Jeremiah 3:24 ). Manasseh, we are told, "raised up altars for Baal" ( 2 Kings 21:3 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 11:13

That shameful thing - i. e., Baal; public establishment of idolatry, such as actually took place in the reign of Manasseh (2 Chronicles 33:3. Contrast 2 Kings 18:4). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 11:12-14

Jeremiah 11:12-14. Then shall the cities of Judah cry unto the gods, &c. “When great calamities threaten men, their fears suggest all possible ways of seeking for succour. Thus, when the Jews found themselves forsaken of God, they betook themselves to idols, but found all such applications vain, and to no purpose: see 2 Chronicles 28:23. For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, &c. See note on Jeremiah 2:28. Ye have set up altars to that shameful thing Hebrew,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 11:1-17

The broken covenant (11:1-17)God had made a covenant with Israel after the people came out of Egypt, assuring them of blessing if they obeyed his law and punishment if they disobeyed. God now tells Jeremiah to remind the people of these conditions of the covenant (11:1-5). Past lessons should be a warning to them that unless they change their ways, they are heading for disaster (6-8). However, the people prefer to ignore the warnings. Like their forefathers they rebel against God and follow... read more

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