Jeremiah 20:10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 20:7-13

Pashur's doom was to be a terror to himself; Jeremiah, even now, in this hour of temptation, is far from being so; and yet it cannot be denied but that he is here, through the infirmity of the flesh, strangely agitated within himself. Good men are but men at the best. God is not extreme to mark what they say and do amiss, and therefore we must not be so, but make the best of it. In these verses it appears that, upon occasion of the great indignation and injury that Pashur did to Jeremiah,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 20:10

For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side ,.... It was brought to the prophet's ears by some of his friends, how he was defamed by many, and these great and mighty ones, as the word also signifies; how his character was aspersed; his good name taken away; and false and scandalous reports were raised of him from all quarters; which filled him with fear all around, so that he might quickly expect fresh trouble from one side or another; see Psalm 31:13 ; and this was a reason of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 20:10

Report - and we will report it - Let us spread calumnies against him every where; or let us spread reports of dangers coming upon him, that we may intimidate him, and cause him to desist. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 20:10

Verse 10 Jeremiah proceeds with the same subject, and before God accuses his enemies, — that they disgracefully contended with him, though he deserved no such treatment, for he had endeavored to secure as far as he could their safety. He then says, that he had heard the slander of many, or as it may be rendered, of the great; but the former rendering is more suitable, for it immediately follows, that there was terror on every side, as though all with one consent assailed him. He then says, that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:7-13

A lyric passage, expressing the conflict in the prophet's mind owing to the mockery and the slander which his preaching has brought upon him, and at the same time his confidence of victory through the protection of Jehovah; a suitable sequel to the narrative which goes before, even if not originally written to occupy this position (see general Introduction). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:7-18

The sorrow and joy of God's servant. There are many such photographs of the inner heart-life of God's people. It is the touch of nature which brings them near to us. The words and work of Jeremiah become more living and influential when we witness his spiritual struggles. I. THE SPIRITUAL NECESSITY OF HIS POSITION IS ALTERNATELY COMPLAINED OF AND ACQUIESCED IN . The saint cannot always continue amidst his highest experiences. There are ups and downs, not only... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:10

For I heard , etc.; rather, For I have heard the whispering of many ; there is terror on every side . Inform ( say they ), and let us inform against him . This gives us the reason for Ms momentary inclinations to silence. He was surrounded by bitter enemies, who were no longer content with malicious words, but urged each other on to lay an information against him with the authorities as a public criminal. The first clause agrees verbatim with part of Psalms 31:13 (this is one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:10-11

A prophet persecuted by spies. I. THE PERSECUTION BY SPIES . 1. Consider the persons persecuting. (a) they have been trusted and (b) they know the weak places in a man's armor. 2. Consider the character of the persecution. The persecution of spies must have been peculiarly harassing. II. THE REFUGE FROM THIS PERSECUTION . Jeremiah found his refuge in God. 1. He could do so because he was innocent and because he was suffering in the service... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:10-13

The name Magor-Missabib wrongly applied. I. THE HOPES OF JEREMIAH 'S ENEMIES . We have seen in the preceding passage ( Jeremiah 20:7-9 ) how the prophet 'was incessantly exposed to exceedingly irritating taunts from his enemies; and how the pain of these taunts in a measure tempted him to try if he could not escape the pain by ceasing to prophesy. Jehovah perfectly preserved him from this danger. The prophetic fire within him, divinely kindled and sustained, was too strong to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 20:7-18

In the rest of the chapter we have an outbreak of deep emotion, of which the first part ends in a cry of hope Jeremiah 20:13, followed nevertheless by curses upon the day of his birth. Was this the result of feelings wounded by the indignities of a public scourging and a night spent in the stocks? Or was it not the mental agony of knowing that his ministry had (as it seemed) failed? He stands indeed before the multitudes with unbending strength, warning prince and people with unwavering... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 20:7-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 20:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 20:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 20:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:7-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:7-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:10-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 20:10-13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 20:7-18

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