Jeremiah 30:16

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 30:16

Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured ,.... Thus rendering the words, they are to be connected with Jeremiah 30:10 ; and all between to be put into a parenthesis: but rather, in connection with the preceding words, they should be rendered "nevertheless", or "notwithstanding" F25 לכן "verumtamen, vel nihilominus", Gataker. So Kimchi and Abarbinel. ; though they had sinned at so great a rate, and were so much afflicted and chastened by the Lord, yet their enemies... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 30:16

They that devour thee - The Chaldeans. Shall be devoured - By the Medes and Persians. All that prey upon thee will I give for a prey - The Assyrians were destroyed by the Babylonians; the Babylonians, by the Medes and Persians; the Egyptians and Persians were destroyed by the Greeks, under Alexander. All these nations are now extinct, but the Jews, as a distinct people, still exist. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 30:16

Verse 16 Here, again, the Prophet promises that God would be gracious to his people, but after a long time, when that perverseness would be subdued, which could not be soon cured. We ought, then, ever to bear in mind the difference between the promise of favors, of which Jeremiah was a witness and a herald, and those vain boastings, by which the false prophets deceived the people, when they encouraged them to expect a return in a short time, and said that the term of deliverance was at hand. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 30:1-24

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 30:12-17

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 30:16

Therefore ; i.e. because of the extremity of thy need. Comp. Isaiah 10:23 , Isaiah 10:24 , "The Lord Jehovah Sabaoth shall make a consumption Therefore be not afraid of Assyria;" and Isaiah 30:17 , Isaiah 30:18 , "At the rebuke of five shall ye flee …. And therefore will Jehovah wait, that he may be gracious unto you." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 30:16

The twofold wonder ,of Israel's salvation. I. THE PUNISHMENT OF ITS ENEMIES . 1 . Because of their strength. The enemies of Israel, especially Babylon, were very strong. But they contained within themselves the elements of their own destruction. It is a property of the world, in all its aspects, to appear strong and real and stable. This illusion must be dissipated in order to the free spiritual development of God's children; therefore Christ has said, "Be not afraid; I... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 30:16

Therefore - i. e., Because thou hast undergone thy punishment and cried out in consciousness of thy guilt. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 30:16-17

Jeremiah 30:16-17. Therefore Or rather, yet surely, as לכן should be rendered; (see note on Jeremiah 16:14;) all they that devour thee shall be devoured The Egyptians, Philistines, Midianites, Ammonites, Edomites, Syrians, Assyrians, Chaldeans, and others, who have afflicted and oppressed you, shall be extirpated, while you shall be restored and re- established. See note on Jeremiah 30:11. Though God chastises his own people with severity, according to the nature and quality of their... read more

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