Jeremiah 24:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10

This short chapter helps us to put a very comfortable construction upon a great many long ones, by showing us that the same providence which to some is a savour of death unto death may by the grace and blessing of God be made to others a savour of life unto life; and that, though God's people share with others in the same calamity, yet it is not the same to them that it is to others, but is designed for their good and shall issue in their good; to them it is a correcting rod in the hand of a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 24:5

Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel ,.... Of all the tribes of Israel; of the ten tribes that had been carried captive long ago by the king of Assyria; and of the other two tribes, part of whom were in Babylon, and the other in Judea, who were not wholly cut off by the Lord; but he still had a regard for them; and therefore introduces what he was about to say in this manner: like those good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah ; that they are good... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:5

Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge - Those already carried away into captivity, I esteem as far more excellent than those who still remain in the land. They have not sinned so deeply, and they are now penitent; and, therefore, I will set mine eyes upon them for good, Jeremiah 24:6 . I will watch over them by an especial providence, and they shall be restored to their own land. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:5

Verse 5 We have said that the badness of the figs is not to be explained of guilt, but of punishment: and this is what Jeremiah confirms, when he says, As these good figs, so will I acknowledge the captivity for good, or for beneficence, טובה, thube. It is well known that captivity means the persons led captive, it being a collective word. Then he says, “I will acknowledge the captives of Judah, whom I have driven from this people, so as to do them good again.” (124) As this doctrine was then... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10

Two baskets of figs. I. MORALLY MEN ARE DIVISIBLE INTO TWO DISTINCT CLASSES . The two baskets of figs represent two classes of Jews: the basket of good figs, Jeconiah and his followers; the basket of bad figs, Zedekiah and his party. The great distinction between these was moral. There were princes in both classes; yet the one stood far higher in the sight of God than the other. 1. The deepest line of cleavage which runs down through all sections of mankind is moral ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10

The two baskets of figs; or, predetermining influences. These are not to be understood of the opposite development of character in two sets of persons in slightly differing circumstances, but rather of the primary influence of Divine faith as contrasted with the want of it amidst the trials of life. The people left behind were disposed to felicitate themselves over their brethren who had been carried off into Chaldea, but this impression is corrected by Jeremiah. The exiles were the true... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10

Calamity with God and without him. I. To THE CHILD OF GRACE . 1. It is a chastening . 2. A restoration . II. To THE UNGODLY . 1. The influence depreciating character . 2. A source of restlessness and fresh transgression . 3. An ever-increasing evil . 4. An ultimate destruction .—M. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10

Punished for salvation; left alone for destruction. A general principle of God's moral government. The flower of Judah, about to be deported to Babylon, are followed by the prophet with wistful gaze. They are the seed of the true Israel; whereas those who are allowed to remain quietly at home are to be of no account in God's purpose. I. HOW DIFFERENT OFTEN ARE THE EXTERNAL FROM THE SPIRITUAL PROSPECTS OF MEN ! Jeconiah and his companions might have been pitied... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 24:1-10

The two baskets of figs; or, our character and destiny independent of our circumstances. I. THE SYMBOLS EMPLOYED . The two baskets of figs—one very good, the other very evil. But: 1. They had each the same advantages and disadvantages . The same seed, soil, training, climate, sunshine, and other influences teeming on them. 2. They were of directly opposite character . ( Jeremiah 24:2 .) II. THE PEOPLE REPRESENTED BY THEM . The men of Judah and... read more

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