Jeremiah 14:12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10-16

The dispute between God and his prophet, in this chapter, seems to be like that between the owner and the dresser of the vineyard concerning the barren fig-tree, Luke 13:7. The justice of the owner condemns it to be cut down; the clemency of the dresser intercedes for a reprieve. Jeremiah had been earnest with God, in prayer, to return in mercy to this people. Now here, I. God overrules the plea which he had offered in their favour, and shows him that it would not hold. In answer to it thus he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:12

When they fast, I will not hear their cry ,.... Or, "though they fast" F11 כי יצמו "quamvis jejunant", Gataker. ; very probably on account of the want of rain, and the dearth or famine, a fast was proclaimed; see Jeremiah 36:9 , when they prayed and cried aloud, and made a great noise; but their prayers being hypocritical, and not arising from a pure heart, or offered up in faith and love, were not heard and accepted by the Lord: and when they offer burnt offerings and an... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:12

Verse 12 He afterwards adds, Even when they fast, I will not hear their cry, and when they present a sacrifice and an oblation, I will not be pleased with them He doubtless touches the hypocrites, who, though void of all sincerity, yet professed to be the true worshippers of God, and by sacrifices and fastings and other external rites wished to prove themselves to be so. He therefore says that he would not be propitious or appeasable, though they fasted, and prayed, and offered all kinds of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-22

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10-12

The severities of Jehovah-sword, famine, and pestilence. I. THE OCCASION OF THESE SEVERITIES . This occasion is stated in Jeremiah 14:10 . The people have spoken of Jehovah as a stranger and traveler, which way of speaking gives opportunity for asserting that it is they who are the real wanderers, straying from Jehovah's highway of righteousness and appointed service; and not only have they strayed, but they have loved to stray. The making of a straight path for Jehovah has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10-16

The answer of Jehovah. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:12

Their cry . The word is very forcible; it is the shriek in which an unsophisticated man gives vent to his pain and grief. An oblation . It is the vegetable offering (Authorized Version, "meat offering;" Luther, "speisopfer") which is referred to in the so-called minkhah (literally, gift ). Though sometimes offered separately, it regularly accompanied a burnt offering. I will not accept them . Dr. Payne Smith tries to soften the rejection of these worshippers by the remark that... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 14:12

Their cry i. e - prayer offered aloud.Oblation - A meat-offering Leviticus 2:1.The sword, famine, and pestilence - The two latter ever follow upon the track of the first Ezekiel 5:12, and by these God will consume them, yet so as to leave a remnant. The chastisement, which crushes those who harden themselves against it, purifies the penitent. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 14:10-12

Jeremiah 14:10-12. Thus saith the Lord, &c. Here God returns an answer to the complaints and expostulations of the prophet, contained in the eight preceding verses. They have loved to wander They have been fond of their idols; and despising the divine succour, have run after that of strangers, and they have persisted in their sinful courses, notwithstanding all counsels. Therefore the Lord doth not accept them He will not accept their own prayers or humiliations, nor thine... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-22

Drought, disease and war (14:1-15:9)A severe drought had hit Judah. People in all walks of life, from nobles to farmers, were affected by it, and they covered their heads as a sign of their distress. They had difficulty in getting enough water to keep themselves alive, and their animals were beginning to suffer from disease. Some had already died because of the lack of food (14:1-6).Pleading on behalf of the people, Jeremiah confesses the nation’s sins. He asks God to cease acting as if he were... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 14:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 14:10-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-22

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