Jeremiah 14:11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10-16

The dispute between God and his prophet, in this chapter, seems to be like that between the owner and the dresser of the vineyard concerning the barren fig-tree, Luke 13:7. The justice of the owner condemns it to be cut down; the clemency of the dresser intercedes for a reprieve. Jeremiah had been earnest with God, in prayer, to return in mercy to this people. Now here, I. God overrules the plea which he had offered in their favour, and shows him that it would not hold. In answer to it thus he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:11

Then said the Lord unto me ,.... To the prophet; now the Lord gives a more direct answer to him, and to his prayers and intercession for the people; which he forbids, saying, pray not for this people for their good ; or "for good things", as the Septuagint; for rain, that the famine might cease; and for deliverance from their enemies, that they might not go into captivity; for these things were determined upon by the Lord: he does not forbid him praying at all for them, or for their... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:11

Pray not for this people - They are ripe for destruction, intercede not for them. O, how dreadful is the state of that people in reference to whom the Lord says to his ministers, Pray not for them; or, what amounts nearly to a prohibition, withholds from his ministers the spirit of prayer and intercession in behalf of the people! read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:11

Verse 11 God first forbids the Prophet to pray for the people, as we have before seen, (Jeremiah 7:16; Jeremiah 11:14) But we must remember what I have said before, that this prohibition is to be understood as to their exile; for as God had already decreed that the people should be banished from the promised land, the Prophet was forbidden to pray, inasmuch as that decree was immutable. It is not, therefore, a general prohibition, as though the Prophet was not allowed to ask God’s forgiveness... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-22

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10-12

The severities of Jehovah-sword, famine, and pestilence. I. THE OCCASION OF THESE SEVERITIES . This occasion is stated in Jeremiah 14:10 . The people have spoken of Jehovah as a stranger and traveler, which way of speaking gives opportunity for asserting that it is they who are the real wanderers, straying from Jehovah's highway of righteousness and appointed service; and not only have they strayed, but they have loved to stray. The making of a straight path for Jehovah has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10-16

The answer of Jehovah. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 14:11

Pray not for this people . So in Jeremiah 7:16 (on which see note); Jeremiah 11:14 . read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 14:10-12

Jeremiah 14:10-12. Thus saith the Lord, &c. Here God returns an answer to the complaints and expostulations of the prophet, contained in the eight preceding verses. They have loved to wander They have been fond of their idols; and despising the divine succour, have run after that of strangers, and they have persisted in their sinful courses, notwithstanding all counsels. Therefore the Lord doth not accept them He will not accept their own prayers or humiliations, nor thine... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-22

Drought, disease and war (14:1-15:9)A severe drought had hit Judah. People in all walks of life, from nobles to farmers, were affected by it, and they covered their heads as a sign of their distress. They had difficulty in getting enough water to keep themselves alive, and their animals were beginning to suffer from disease. Some had already died because of the lack of food (14:1-6).Pleading on behalf of the people, Jeremiah confesses the nation’s sins. He asks God to cease acting as if he were... read more

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