Jeremiah 25:4-9 KJV

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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:5

Verse 5 He afterwards explains what God required them to do, Turn ye, I pray, every one from his evil way and from the wickedness of your doings, and dwell in the land which Jehovah has given to you and your fathers from age even to age What God required was doubtless most just; for he demanded nothing from the Jews but to repent. There was also a promise added; God not only exhorted them to repent, but wished also to be reconciled to them, and having blotted out all memory of their sins, to... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:6

Verse 6 The Prophet mentions here one kind of sin; for though the Jews in many, and even in numberless ways kindled God’s wrath, yet they especially procured a heavy judgment for themselves by their superstitions. They indeed manifested their contempt of God by adultery, theft, and plunder, but in a way not so direct; for when they abandoned themselves to the superstitions of the Gentiles, they thus shook off the yoke of God, as though they openly testified that he was no longer their God. And... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:7

Verse 7 He proves what he had said before, that the Jews had been wholly disobedient, though God had kindly offered and shewed that he would be reconciled to them, provided they turned from the heart to him. The fact that this message was not received by the Jews, was an evidence of extreme and irreclaimable obstinacy. And he enhances their guilt by saying, that ye might provoke me; for he intimates that they were led away to evil by a voluntary purpose, as though they wished to provoke God.... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:9

Verse 9 Here follows a denunciation of punishment; the Prophet says that God would no longer deal in words, for their iniquity had ripened, according to what is in Genesis, “My Spirit shall not contend (or strive) any more with man.” (Genesis 6:3.) When God prepares to execute vengeance on the wickedness of men, he says that there is no more time for contending. A sudden execution of judgment is then what is here intended; but he mentions at the same time the punishment. After having... 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

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 25:9

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

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