Jeremiah 5:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 5:1-9

Here is, I. A challenge to produce any one right honest man, or at least any considerable number of such, in Jerusalem, Jer. 5:1. Jerusalem had become like the old world, in which all flesh had corrupted their way. There were some perhaps who flattered themselves with hopes that there were yet many good men in Jerusalem, who would stand in the gap to turn away the wrath of God; and there might be others who boasted of its being the holy city and thought that this would save it. But God bids... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 5:7

How shall I pardon thee for this ?.... Because of their manifold transgressions, and multiplied backslidings; or "wherefore, or for what, shall I pardon thee?" F18 אי לזאת אסלח לך "ad quid, vel ob quid, vel quare parcam tibi?" De Dieu. as the Targum; can any reason be given why I should? what goodness is there in thee, or done by thee, that I should do this unto thee? The particle אי , according to Kimchi, is a word of exclamation; and, according to Jarchi, of admiration;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 5:7

In the harlots' houses - In places consecrated to idolatry. In the language of the prophets, adultery generally signifies idolatry. This we have often seen. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 5:7

Verse 7 There is here what rhetoricians call a conference: for God seems here to seek the judgment of the adverse party, with whom he contends, on the cause between them, though it was sufficiently clear; and this is a proof of confidence. When advocates wish to shew that there is nothing doubtful or obscure, they thus deliberate with the opposite party, — “Why, I will propose the matter privately to yourself; have you anything to say? Even if you were at liberty to determine the question,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 5:1-9

Gladly would Jehovah pardon, if his people showed but a gleam of sound morality. But they are all deaf to the warning voice—the Law of God is flagrantly violated. In particular the marriage tie, as well the typical one between man and woman as the anti-typical between the people and its God, is openly disregarded (comp. Hosea 4:1 ; Micah 7:2 ; Isaiah 64:6 , Isaiah 64:7 ; Psalms 14:3 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 5:1-31

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 5:7

How … for this? rather, Why should I pardon thee? Thy children ; i . e . (since "the daughter of Zion" is equivalent to Zion regarded as an ideal entity) the members of the Jewish people (comp. Le 19:18, "the children of thy people"). When I had fed them to the full. So Ewald, following the versions and many manuscripts. This gives a good sense, and may be supported by Jeremiah 5:28 ; Deuteronomy 32:15 ; Hosea 13:6 . But the reading of the received Hebrew text, though... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 5:7

How men curse their blessings, "When I had fed them to the full," etc. I. GOD DOES THIS AT TIMES . Cf. Genesis 3:17 , "Cursed is the ground for thy sake," etc.; Haggai 1:11 , etc. And whenever he makes our good and pleasant things the means of our punishment. Hezekiah's riches and prosperity were the lure which drew upon him the oppressing Assyrians. And so the body which, when possessed of all its faculties and in health, ministers so much good to man, God, in judgment... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 5:7

Rather, Why, “for what reason” should “I pardon thee?”When ... - Or, “though I bound them to me by oath, yet they committed adultery.”The harlots’ houses - The harlot’s house, i. e., the temple of an idol; the prophet had also in view (see Jeremiah 5:8) the unchastity which accompanied most forms of nature-worship. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 5:7-9

Jeremiah 5:7-9. How shall I pardon thee for this? How canst thou expect that the holy God, the righteous Governor and Judge of the world, should connive at, or bear with, such iniquitous conduct in his intelligent and accountable creatures. He appeals to themselves, whether they can think it consistent with his justice to let such enormous offences as he mentions go unpunished. Thy children Thy people, both in city and country; have forsaken me Have apostatized from my worship and... read more

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