John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 17:27
But if ye will not hearken unto me ,.... With respect to this particular point, more especially: to hallow the sabbath day ; to keep it holy to the Lord in a religious way, in the exercise of the duties of religion, both public and private: and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day ; or, "and go through"; or, so as "to go through" F12 ובא בש "et intretis per portas", Cocceius, Schmidt. &c; and may intend either one and the... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 17:19-27
These verses are a sermon concerning sabbath-sanctification. It is a word which the prophet received from the Lord, and was ordered to deliver in the most solemn and public manner to the people; for they were sent not only to reprove sin, and to press obedience, in general, but they must descend to particulars. This message concerning the sabbath was probably sent in the days of Josiah, for the furtherance of that work of reformation which he set on foot; for the promises here (Jer. 17:25, 26)... read more