Jeremiah 9:8 KJV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 9:8

shot out. Hebrew = piercing. But some codices, with two early printed editions, and Syriac, read "pointed". read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 9:8

Jeremiah 9:8. Their tongue is as an arrow shot out— Their tongue is the arrow of a murderer. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 9:8

8. tongue . . . arrow shot out—rather, "a murdering arrow" [MAURER] (Jeremiah 9:3). speaketh peaceably . . . in heart . . . layeth . . . wait—layeth his ambush [HENDERSON], (Psalms 55:21). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:2-9

Judah’s depravity 9:2-9 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:8

The tongue of this "daughter" was as deadly as an arrow (cf. Jeremiah 9:3). Her words appeared to be peaceful, but she was really setting a trap for her neighbors. People greeted their neighbors amicably on the streets, but in their hearts they intended to harm them. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 9:1-26

1-22. The prophet continues his lament. The impending doom.2. A lodging place, etc.] a caravanserai (khan), supplying a bare shelter, even the most desolate spot, if he may thereby escape the crimes of Jerusalem.7. Melt.. try] i.e. remove the dross, and test whether the metal is now pure. 8. His wait] RV ’wait for him.’10. Habitations] RV ’pastures.’11. Dragons] RV ’jackals’; so in Jeremiah 49:33. 12. For what, etc.] rather (with RV), a new question, ’Wherefore is?’ etc. Why this heavy... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 9:8

(8) An arrow shot out.—Better, an arrow that pierceth, or slayeth.In heart.—More literally, inwardly. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Jeremiah 9:1-26

The Wish to Escape Jeremiah 9:2 ; Jeremiah 40:4-6 Jeremiah had cried wildly, 'Oh that I could escape'; but when escape was possible he turned his back or. it. He went to Mizpah with Gedaliah, and though only the dregs of Judah had been left there, still dregs or no dregs they were his own people, and like a gallant soul he would not leave them. I. We all feel sometimes the longing to escape. To escape from what? in the first place from monotony. Or again responsibility may cause it the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 9:1-26

; Jeremiah 8:1-22; Jeremiah 9:1-26; Jeremiah 10:1-25; Jeremiah 26:1-24In the four chapters which we are now to consider we have what is plainly a finished whole. The only possible exception {Jeremiah 10:1-16} shall be considered in its place. The historical occasion of the introductory prophecy, {Jeremiah 7:1-15} and the immediate effect of its delivery, are recorded at length in the twenty-sixth chapter of the book, so that in this instance we are happily not left to the uncertainties of... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jeremiah 9:1-26

CHAPTER 9 1. The prophet’s complaint and Jehovah’s answer (Jeremiah 9:1-9 ) 2. The cause of desolation and destruction (Jeremiah 9:10-16 ) 3. The call for the mourning and wailing women (Jeremiah 9:17-22 ) 4. Glorying in the Lord in view of judgment (Jeremiah 9:23-26 ) Jeremiah 9:1-9 . Here again is a deplorable break. The opening verses of this chapter belong to the preceding one. The prophet still speaks. He is overwhelmed with sorrow; his eyes are fountains of tears. He weeps day... read more