Jeremiah 7:3 KJV,NLT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-15

These verses begin another sermon, which is continued in this and the two following chapters, much to the same effect with those before, to reason them to repentance. Observe, I. The orders given to the prophet to preach this sermon; for he had not only a general commission, but particular directions and instructions for every message he delivered. This was a word that came to him from the Lord, Jer. 7:1. We are not told when this sermon was to be preached; but are told, 1. Where it must be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 7:3

Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel ,.... The Lord of armies above and below in general, and the God of Israel in particular; wherefore they ought to hearken to what he was about to say, and to be obedient to him: amend your ways and your doings ; or, "make them good" F12 היטיבו דרכיכם "bonas facite vias vestras", V. L. Munster, Pagninus, Montanus; "efficite", &c.; Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. ; which shows that they were bad, and were not agreeable to the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 7:3

Verse 3 Make good, he says, your ways and your doings, then will I dwell in this place (189) This promise contains an implied contrast; for the Prophet intimates, that the people would not long survive, unless they sought in another way to pacify God. “I will dwell, “he seems to say, — in this place, when your life is changed.” It then follows on the other hand, “God will drive you into exile, except you change your life: in vain then do you seek a quiet and happy state through offering your... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-3

Keeping the temple gate. It was probably not the outer gate, but one of the gates which led from the outer to the inner or upper court (cf. Jeremiah 19:14 ; Jeremiah 26:10 ; Jeremiah 36:10 ). "From this point the prophet could view the whole assembly of the people in the outer court, as well as the gates leading from without into it' (Lange). Christ seems to have stood thus at times. I. THE PREACHER OF TRUTH DOES WELL TO CHOOSE THE MOST IMPRESSIVE POSITIONS... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-7

The Divine requirements and the corresponding promise. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-7

Preaching repentance. I. THE OCCASION . It was in the gate of the temple, where the crowd of worshippers would pass, and at the time of their going up to worship. 1. In a public place , 2. At the entrance to the place of worship , because II. THE ACCUSATION . The Jews are not accused of Church sins, neglecting religious ordinances, etc. Their sins were against common morality. 1. Though men may be very observant of religious ordinances they may yet be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-14

The doom of the temple. I. THE MESSAGE TO THOSE CONCERNED CANNOT BE ESCAPED . The message is to men who make their boast and confidence in the temple. To be within temple reach seems to place them in a kind of fortress. Such must evidently be met on their own ground. And thus the prophet is sent to the temple gate. There, assuredly, all who took any deep interest in the temple would be found. Jeremiah himself belonged to the priests, and there is no saying but what, prophet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-34

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-34

The relations of righteousness and religion. This chapter, as indeed so much other of Jeremiah's prophecies, teaches not a little Concerning this great theme. In this chapter we note how it shows— I. THAT RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE PRINCIPAL THING . 1. It is God's solemn demand (verse 2). 2. It is God's perpetual demand. See the whole chapter, the whole prophecy. "Amend your ways and your doings" (verse 3) is its constant appeal. 3. At first it was his only... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:3

The indispensable condition of all grace. "Amend your ways," etc. See how this demand for amendment is reiterated in this chapter and throughout this prophecy. And we observe— I. IT IS EVER SO . 1. See the Word of God . The prodigal had to come away from the far country first. John the Baptist, our Lord, and his apostles all preached repentance before pardon. The Law comes before the gospel 2. Conscience confirms the justice of this demand . We feel it to be a... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 7:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 7:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 7:3

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