Jeremiah 22:8-9 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:5-14

Building in unrighteousness. The building of a house, be it small or great, is always an interesting and suggestive process. It is a lengthened operation, expensive, and representing a great part of a man's aims and efforts. Various purposes may be sought in it according to the character, circumstances, etc; of the builder—mere shelter, comfort, splendor, protection. As these come into view the object in which they are to be realized becomes representative of the living personality and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:8-9

On visiting the ruins of a city. What a picture we have here! Many nations passing by on the high-road between Egypt and the East struck with amazement at the ruins of Jerusalem. Is not the sight of a city in ruins always a source of pathetic interest? As we wander about the silent streets of Pompeii the stillness of death is appalling by contrast with the tumult of pleasure and commerce which formerly thronged those once busy thoroughfares. Such a melancholy spectacle muses thought and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:8-9

Monumental judgments. I. EXCEPTIONAL PENALTIES WILL ATTEND THE ABUSE OF EXCEPTIONAL PRIVILEGES . 1. As a measure justice . The position attained by Jerusalem was due not so much to its site as to its being the center of a theocracy. The foundation of its prosperity was a spiritual one. It was God's elective favor which had lifted it up above the cities of the earth. Presuming upon this, the first laws of righteousness had been violated and the whole conditions... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 22:6-9

Jeremiah 22:6-9. For thus saith the Lord unto, or, concerning, the king’s house: Thou art Gilead unto me, &c.; yet surely, &c. “Though thou wert never so precious in my sight, as valuable for riches and plenty as the fat pastures of Gilead, and thy buildings as beautiful for their stateliness as the tall cedars of Lebanon, yet unless thy princes and people reform, thou shalt become nothing but ruin and desolation.” Thus Lowth. But Blaney translates the verse, Gilead art thou... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-9

A king’s responsibility (21:11-22:9)As he has no doubt done many times, Jeremiah tells the leaders of Judah that they must correct the widespread social injustice that has corrupted their nation. If they do not, God will destroy the nation in judgment (11-12). They are deceiving themselves if they think that God will not allow anyone to attack Jerusalem. They are going to be disappointed if they think that the city’s fortified position guarantees its safety (13-14).The king has a duty to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 22:8

Wherefore . . . ? Reference to Pentateuch. See note on Jeremiah 16:10 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 22:8

8. (Deuteronomy 29:24; Deuteronomy 29:25). The Gentile nations, more intelligent than you, shall understand that which ye do not, namely, that this city is a spectacle of God's vengeance [CALVIN]. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 22:9

9. ( :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 22:8

Representatives from other nations would pass by Jerusalem and wonder why her God had destroyed her (cf. Matthew 23:38; Luke 13:35). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 22:9

It would become clear to them, on reflection, that it was because the kings and people had broken covenant with Yahweh. Ancient Near Easterners understood the consequences of covenant unfaithfulness, and they would associate them with Jerusalem’s fate. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:5-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:8-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:8-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 22:6-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 22:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 22:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 22:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 22:8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 22:9

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