Jeremiah 30:12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 30:10-17

In these verses, as in those foregoing, the deplorable case of the Jews in captivity is set forth, but many precious promises are given them that in due time they should be relieved and a glorious salvation wrought for them. I. God himself appeared against them: he scattered them (Jer. 30:11); he did all these things unto them, Jer. 30:15. All their calamities came from his hands; whoever were the instruments, he was the principal agent. And this made their case very sad that God, even their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 30:12

For thus saith the Lord, thy bruise is incurable ,.... By themselves or others, in all human appearance; there was no help for them from men; their case seemed desperate; there was no likelihood of their recovery to their former state and glory, as at this day the case of the Jews appears to be; there seems to be no probability of their conversion and restoration; and whenever it is, it will be as life from the dead, Romans 11:15 ; like quickening Ezekiel's dry bones, or raising persons... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 30:12

Thy bruise is incurable - אנוש anush , desperate, not incurable; for the cure is promised in Jeremiah 30:17 , I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 30:12

Verse 12 The design of the Prophet is first to be noticed: he was fighting with those impostors who gave hope of a return in a short time to the people, while seventy years, as it has been said, were to be expected. The Prophet then wished to shew to the people how foolishly they hoped for an end to their evils in so short a time. And this is what ought to be carefully observed, for it was not without reason that the Prophet dwelt much on this point; for nothing is more difficult than to lead... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 30:1-24

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 30:12

For thus saith, etc. If the two preceding verses are a later insertion, we must render, But surely (more strictly, surely, but particles of asseveration easily acquire an adversative force from the context). Bright, indeed, is the prospect for Judah, "but surely" his present condition is very much the reverse; comp. Isaiah 9:1 (Authorized Version," nevertheless"). Thy bruise is incurable , etc. One of Jeremiah's characteristic repetitions (see Jeremiah 10:19 ; Jeremiah 14:17 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 30:12-17

Miserable indeed is the condition of Israel! No wonder; for its sins were great. And yet, just because it is so forlorn, Jehovah will interpose for its relief. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 30:12

Incurable - Mortal, fatal. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 30:12-15

Jeremiah 30:12-15. Thy bruise is incurable In all human appearance. The state that the Jews should be in would be so miserable that it would be incurable from any hand except that of God. There is none to plead thy cause There is none that, by the reformation of their lives, or their intercessions with God, endeavour to avert his displeasure. Or, as the words may be rendered, There is none to judge thy cause, none that knows the true nature of thy malady, or what medicines are proper to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 30:1-24

Disease, suffering and healing (30:1-24)Although he has been prophesying the captivity of Judah, Jeremiah knows also that after seventy years the people will return to their homeland. A theme of hope and encouragement runs through the next few chapters (30:1-3).The suffering of God’s people will almost be more than they can bear, but God assures them that it will not last indefinitely (4-7). He will release them from bondage and give them independence and peace under the rule of the Davidic... read more

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