Jeremiah 15:20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 15:15-21

Here, as before, we have, I. The prophet's humble address to God, containing a representation both of his integrity and of the hardships he underwent notwithstanding. It is a matter of comfort to us that, whatever ails us, we have a God to go to, before whom we may spread our case and to whose omniscience we may appeal, as the prophet here, ?O Lord! thou knowest; thou knowest my sincerity, which men are resolved they will not acknowledge; thou knowest my distress, which men disdain to take... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 15:20

And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall ,.... As he had promised him, when he first called him to his office, Jeremiah 1:18 , and so would not be as a liar to him: and they shall fight against thee ; by words and blows, by menaces and imprisonment: but they shall not prevail against thee ; so as to cause him to call in his words, and contradict his prophecies; or so as to take away his life: for I am with thee, to save thee, and deliver thee, saith the Lord ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:20

I will make thee - a fenced brazen wall - While thou art faithful to me, none of them shall be able to prevail against thee. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:20

Verse 20 As Jeremiah might have objected and said, that the burden was too heavy for him, if he only attempted to break down the contumacy of the people, for he was alone, and we have seen how great was the ferocity and also the cruelty of his adversaries, — as he might have shunned his commission, it being too much for his strength, hence God comes to his aid and bids him to take courage, for he was fortified by a help from heaven, I have set thee, he says, for a brazen fortified wall to this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:10-21

These verses come in very unexpectedly, and are certainly not to be regarded as a continuation of the preceding discourse. They describe some deeply pathetic moment of the prophet's inner life, and in all probability belong to a later period of the history of Judah. At any rate, the appreciation of the next chapter will be facilitated by reading it in close connection with Jeremiah 15:9 of the present chapter. But the section before us is too impressive to be east adrift without an attempt... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:19-21

The preacher's weakness and strength. I. HUMAN MOTIVES OFTEN LEAD HIM ASIDE FROM THE PATH OF DUTY ETC . The prophet is a man like other men and subject to the same passions. It is difficult for him to maintain the attitude of continual spiritual loyalty. Flesh and blood will fail and he will fall into temptations peculiar to his office. Of these he must be especially jealous, and a stricter standard of holiness should govern his conduct. Unfaithfulness in such a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:20

And I will make thee, etc.; a solemn confirmation of the promises in Jeremiah 1:18 , Jeremiah 1:19 . read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 15:19-21

Jeremiah 15:19-21. Therefore thus saith the Lord In these verses we have God’s gracious answer to the preceding expostulation. Though the prophet betrayed much human frailty in his address, yet God vouchsafed to answer him with good and comfortable words, for he knows our frame. If thou return Namely, from thy diffidence and distrust in my providence and promises; then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me I will restore thee to the former favour thou hadst with me,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 15:10-21

Jeremiah’s anguish; God’s comfort (15:10-21)The prophet again complains to God because of the unjust treatment he suffers. He has done no harm to the people, and in fact has pleaded on their behalf for God’s mercy upon them, yet they hate him. They are angered at his attacks on their sin and his forecasts of judgment. Their hearts are as hard as iron (10-12). God’s word is that the Judeans will be invaded, plundered and taken captive (13-14).Knowing that God is understanding, Jeremiah asks that... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 15:20

I will make thee, &c. Compare Jeremiah 1:18 , Jeremiah 1:19 ; Jeremiah 6:27 , deliver = rescue. Not the same word as in Jeremiah 15:9 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 15:15-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 15:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 15:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:10-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:19-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 15:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 15:19-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 15:10-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 15:20

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