Jeremiah 25:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

We have here a message from God concerning all the people of Judah (Jer. 25:1), which Jeremiah delivered, in his name, unto all the people of Judah, Jer. 25:2. Note, That which is of universal concern ought to be of universal cognizance. It is fit that the word which concerns all the people, as the word of God does, the word of the gospel particularly, should be divulged to all in general, and, as far as may be, addressed to each in particular. Jeremiah had been sent to the house of the king... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 25:4

And the Lord hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets ,.... Not only him, but many others, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, and others: rising early and sending them ; not only the prophet, but the Lord himself is said to rise early, and send his prophets to them; which denotes his great care and concern for this people for their good; see Jeremiah 7:25 ; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear ; which is an aggravation of their sin; that whereas they had one... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:4

Verse 4 He then adds, I have spoken, and ye heard not He complains here that his work had been useless, and at the same time shews that the whole fault was in the people. He confirms the same thing in other words, Jehovah has sent to you all his servants the prophets, rising. up early, etc He enhances their sin, — that they had not only rejected one Prophet but even many; for God had not employed Jeremiah alone to teach them, but had joined others with him, so that they were less excusable. We... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

A melancholy review of twenty-three years of work. I. THE CHARACTER OF THE WORKER . A three and twenty years' experience furnishes a good test of character. So long a time is quite sufficient to eliminate the accidents of passion and temporary enthusiasm, and to bring to light the general principles of a man's conduct. These constitute his character; they reveal the true features of him. We should not judge a man by his latest action, perhaps a hasty and quite uncharacteristic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

Messages recapitulated. I. CAREFUL REMINDER OF THE EXTENT OF HIS MINISTRY . ( Jeremiah 25:1-3 .) 1. The moral value of this is great . It is no vague indictment, but one made out with all accuracy and conscientiousness. We ought to take note of the extent of our privileges and opportunities, for we shall have to give an exact account of them all. 2. Its evidential value is equally great . The date of the prediction is thus fixed, and history becomes a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

A twenty-three years' ministry. Here we get a statement, brief but not at all uncertain, of what had been done in the prophetic way during twenty-three years. Three parties are concerned in this statement: I. GOD . Nebuchadnezzar, who is to act as the servant of God ( Jeremiah 25:9 ) in the great overthrowing work, has just come to his throne, and is unconsciously preparing for that to which God had appointed him. Hence it was fitting that, just at this crisis, God should point... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-38

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:4-5

(Comp. Jeremiah 7:25 ; Jeremiah 11:7 ; Jeremiah 35:15 .) They said ; literally, saying. The prophet mentally resumes the statement of Jeremiah 25:4 . He hath sent his servants the prophets." Turn ye; rather, return ye, conversion being the return of the sinner to his natural home. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 25:4-7

Jeremiah 25:4-7. And the Lord hath sent unto you all his servants, &c. Nor am I the only prophet whom the Lord hath sent you, and whom you have neglected and despised. God hath sent you many more, and you have despised as many as he hath sent. This contempt of the Lord’s messengers is made the proximate cause of God’s wrath coming upon this people, till there was no remedy, 2 Chronicles 36:16. They said, Turn ye again now, &c. The substance, both of their and my sermons, hath been... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-14

Seventy years captivity (25:1-14)Babylon conquered Egypt in 605 BC (the fourth year of Jehoiakim’s reign according to Judean reckoning, the third year of his reign according to Babylonian reckoning; cf. Daniel 1:1-6). Judah therefore came for the first time under the direct control of Babylon. Jeremiah now clearly sees his prophecies being fulfilled before his eyes. He reminds the people that for over twenty years he has been bringing God’s message to them but they have not listened (25:1-3).... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 25:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 25:4-5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 25:4-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 25:1-14

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