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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 5:10-19

We may observe in these verses, as before, I. The sin of this people, upon which the commission signed against them is grounded. God disowns them and dooms them to destruction, Jer. 5:10. But is there not a cause? Yes; for, 1. They have deserted the law of God (Jer. 5:11): The house of Israel and the house of Judah, though at variance with one another, yet both agreed to deal very treacherously against God. They forsook the worship of him, and therein violated their covenants with him; they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 5:16

Their quiver is an open sepulchre ,.... The Chaldeans used bows and arrows in fighting; and the quiver is a case for arrows; and the phrase denotes, that their arrows would do great execution, and be very mortal; so that a quiver of them would be as devouring as an open grave, into which many dead are cast. The Septuagint and Arabic versions have not this clause; and the Syriac version renders it, "whose throats are as open sepulchres"; see Romans 3:13 , they are all mighty men ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 5:16

Their quiver is an open sepulcher - They are such exact archers as never to miss their mark; every arrow is sure to slay one man. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 5:16

Verse 16 The Prophet had already threatened the Jews with the vengeance of God, and had said that the ministers and executioners of it would be the Chaldeans: he now continues the same subject, and says that their quiver would be like an open sepulcher The nations of the East, we know, made much use of arrows and darts, for they had no pitched battles; but they pretended a flight, and then suddenly turning, they hurled their darts and arrows against their enemies. The Prophet then had a regard... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 5:10-18

Provoked by the open unbelief of the men of Judah, Jehovah repeats his warning of a sore judgment. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 5:16

Their quiver . (See on Jeremiah 4:29 .) As an open sepulcher; i . e . furnished with deadly arrows, "fiery darts." So the psalmist, of the "throat" of deceitful persecutors ( Psalms 5:9 ). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 5:14-18

Jeremiah 5:14-18. Wherefore, thus saith the Lord God of hosts The prophet now, in the name of God, answers the blasphemous speeches of these infidels, ascribing to Jehovah that power and supremacy which were calculated to give his words the greater influence. Because you speak this word because these scoffers express themselves in this manner; I will make my words in thy mouth fire, &c. Thy words shall take effect, and thy predictions begin to be accomplished suddenly and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 5:1-19

Sins of Jerusalem and Judah (5:1-19)A search of Jerusalem reveals that the city is wholly corrupt. Injustice and selfishness abound. People claim they belong to God and they swear oaths by his name, but they remain untouched by the lessons he is trying to teach them (5:1-3). There may be some excuse for the poor and uneducated if they know nothing of God’s law, but the upper classes are just as ignorant. This indicates that the problem lies not with people’s social background or material... read more

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