Jeremiah 14:7-9, Jeremiah 14:20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-9

The first verse is the title of the whole chapter: it does indeed all concern the dearth, but much of it consists of the prophet's prayers concerning it; yet these are not unfitly said to be, The word of the Lord which came to him concerning it, for every acceptable prayer is that which God puts into our hearts; nothing is our word that comes to him but what is first his word that comes from him. In these verses we have, I. The language of nature lamenting the calamity. When the heavens were... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:7

O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us ,.... That we deserve such judgments to be inflicted on us; and that God is righteous in bringing them; and we are altogether undeserving of the favour now about to be asked. These are the words of the prophet interceding for his people, and confessing their sins and his own: do thou it for thy name's sake ; that is, give rain; which was the thing wanted, and which none but God could give, Jeremiah 14:22 though we are not worthy to have... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:8

O the hope of Israel ,.... The author, object, ground, and foundation of hope of all good things, both here and hereafter; in whom Israel had been used to hope in times past, and had great encouragement so to do, Psalm 130:7 or, "the expectation of Israel" F6 מקוה ישראל "expectatio Israel", Pagninus, Montanus, Cocceius. ; whom they looked for to come: the Saviour thereof in time of trouble ; the Saviour of all men in a way of providence, but especially of the true Israel of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:9

Why shouldest thou be as a man astonied ,.... Astonished, and so surprised as not to know what to say or do; or "asleep", as the Septuagint; taking no notice of us, and being altogether unconcerned what becomes of us; or, as one "dumb" F9 נדהם "obmutefactus", Fosterus, Mercerus, ; that will give no answer to our prayers: as a mighty man that cannot save ? who, though he is able to save, yet, through want of a heart or will, does not exert his power: yet thou, O Lord, art in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:7

O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us - We deeply acknowledge that we have sinned, and deserve nothing but death. Yet act for thy name's sake - work in our behalf, that we perish not. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:8

O the hope of Israel - O thou who art the only object of the hope of this people. The Savior thereof in time of trouble - Who hast never yet abandoned them that seek thee. Why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land - As one who has no interest in the prosperity and safety of the country. And as a way-faring man - A traveler on his journey. That turneth aside to tarry for a night? - Who stays the shortest time he can; and takes up his lodging in a tent or caravanserai ,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:9

Yet thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us - Thy ark, temple, and sacred rites, are all here; and thou thyself, who art every where present, art here also: but alas! thou dost not reveal thyself as the Father of mercies, who forgivest iniquity, transgression, and sin. We are called by thy name; leave us not - Let us call thee our Father, and say thou to us, "Ye are my sons and daughters!" O leave us not! read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:7

Verse 7 The Prophet, no doubt, intended here to exhort the Jews by his own example to seek pardon; nor does he so assume the character of others, as though he was free himself from guilt; for he was not more righteous than Daniel, who, as we find, testified that he confessed before God, not only the sins of the people, but also his own sins. (Daniel 9:4) And Jeremiah, though not one of God’s despisers, nor of the profane, who had provoked God’s wrath, was yet one of the people; and here he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:8

Verse 8 I have said that the former verse is confirmed by these words; for since the Prophet mentions to God his own name, we must consider the cause of the confidence with which he was supported, which was even this, — because God had chosen that people, and promised that they should be to him a peculiar people. It is then on the ground of that covenant that the Prophet now prays God to glorify his name; such a prayer could not have been made for heathen nations. We hence perceive how the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:9

Verse 9 As to the words which follow, Why shouldest thou be as a man astonished or terrified? I take “terrified” for an uncultivated person, as we say in our language, homme savage (111) It is then added, As a giant who cannot save; that is, a strong helper, but of no skin, who possesses great strength, but fails, because he is rendered useless by his own bulk. And so the Prophet says, that it would be a strange thing, that God should be as a strong man, anxious to bring help and yet should do... read more

Jeremiah 14:7-9, Jeremiah 14:20 Niv

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 14:9

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