Jeremiah 15:2

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 15:2

And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee ,.... As doubtless they will, when this message is brought to them: whither shall we go forth ? in a jeering scornful manner, not believing that this would be their case: then thou shall tell them, thus saith the Lord, such as are for death, to death ; such as were appointed to death, or to die by the pestilence, which is often signified by death; they shall go forth unto it; or it shall meet them, and seize upon them, and take them... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:2

Whither shall we go forth? - Such as are for death, to death - Some shall be destroyed by the pestilence, here termed death. See Jeremiah 18:21 . Others shall be slain by the sword in battle, and in the sackage of cities. Others shall perish by famine, shall be starved to death through the mere want of the necessaries of life; and the rest shall go into captivity. There shall be different sorts of punishments inflicted on them according to the nature of their transgressions. Some shall be... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:2

Verse 2 He now confirms the previous sentence, If they shall say, Whither shall we go forth? then shalt thou say to them, Those for death, to death; those for the sword, to the sword; those for the famine, to the famine; those for exile, to exile; as though he had said, “In vain do they complain of their own miseries.” For God, no doubt, had in view the clamorous complaints which prevailed everywhere among the people on account of their very heavy calamities. Thus indeed were hypocrites wont 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 15:2

Such as are for death , etc.; a sternly ironical answer. Death, sword, famine, captivity, lie in wait for them in every possible road. "Death" here means "pestilence" (comp. "the black death " in the Middle Ages), as in Jeremiah 18:21 ; Job 27:15 . Similar combinations of evils occur in Jeremiah 43:11 ; Ezekiel 14:21 ; Ezekiel 33:27 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:2

Various destinies of punishment. I. PUNISHMENT WILL BE ASSIGNED AS A DEFINITE DESTINY . It is not casual. It cannot be evaded. It is decidedly appointed and inflexibly executed. The destiny it involves, though not original but a consequence of voluntary actions, is as certain as if it were in accordance with a primary law of nature ( Galatians 6:7 , Galatians 6:8 ). II. PUNISHMENT WILL BE ASSIGNED IN A VARIETY OF DESTINIES . All the wicked will not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 15:2-5

Jeremiah 15:2-5. If they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? If they ask thee what thou meanest by going forth, and whither they shall go: thou shalt tell them, Such as are for death to death, &c. In general, You shall go forth, saith God, to ruin and destruction; but shall not be all destroyed in one and the same way, but every one shall perish in that way which God hath appointed: some shall be destroyed by the pestilence, (for that is here to be understood by death,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 15:1-9

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

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