Jeremias 2:22-25 NVIPT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 2:20-28

In these verses the prophet goes on with his charge against this backsliding people. Observe here, I. The sin itself that he charges them with?idolatry, that great provocation which they were so notoriously guilty of. 1. They frequented the places of idol-worship (Jer. 2:20): ?Upon every high hill and under every green tree, in the high places and the groves, such as the heathen had a foolish fondness and veneration for, thou wanderest, first to one and then to another, like one unsettled, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:22

For though thou wash thee with nitre ,.... The word נתר , "nitre", is only used in this place and in Proverbs 25:20 and it is hard to say what it is. Kimchi and Ben Melech observe, that some say it is what is called "alum"; and others that it is a dust with which they wash the head, and cleanse everything; and so Jarchi says it is a kind of earth used in cleaning garments; and "nitre" is mentioned by the Misnic doctors F19 Misn. Sabbat, c. 9. sect. 5. & Nidda, c. 9. sect. 6.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:23

How canst thou say, I am not polluted ,.... No man can say this; for all are defiled with sin; but this was the cast and complexion of these people in all ages; they were a generation of men that were pure in their own eyes, but were not cleansed from their filthiness; they fancied that their ceremonial washings and sacrifices cleansed them from moral impurities, when those only sanctified to the purifying of the flesh; still their iniquity remained marked before the Lord; they acted the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:24

A wild ass used to the wilderness ,.... That is, one that has been brought up in the wilderness, and has been accustomed to live, and run, and range about there; as men in general are compared to this creature for its ignorance, stupidity, folly, stubbornness, and unteachableness, Job 11:12 , so the Jewish people are represented as like unto it, for its wantonness and lust: that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure ; draws it in at her nostrils, and snuffs it up; or opens her mouth,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:25

Withhold thy foot from being unshod ,.... That it may not be unshod, be naked and bare. The sense is, either, as some, do not take long journeys into foreign countries for help, as into Assyria and Egypt, whither they used to go barefoot; or wore out their shoes by their long journeys, and so returned without; or refrain from idolatry, as Jarchi interprets it, that thou mayest not go naked into captivity; or this is an euphemism, as others think, forbidding adulterous actions, showing the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:22

For though thou wash thee with nitre - It should be rendered natar or natron, a substance totally different from our nitre. It comes from the root נתר nathar , to dissolve, loosen, because a solution of it in water is abstersive, taking out spots, etc., from clothes. It is still used in the east for the purpose of washing. If vinegar be poured on it, Dr. Shaw says, a strong effervescence is the immediate consequence, which illustrates Proverbs 25:20 ; : "The singing of songs to a heavy... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:23

See thy way in the valley - The valley of Hinnom, where they offered their own children to Moloch, an idol of the Ammonites. A swift dromedary traversing her ways - Dr. Blayney translates, "A fleet dromedary that hath taken to company with her." Dr. Dahler rather paraphrases, thus: - Semblable a une dromedaire en chaleur, Qui court d'une tote a l'autre read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:24

A wild ass used to the wilderness - Another comparison to express the same thing. Snuffeth up the wind - In a high fever from the inward heat felt at such times, these animals open their mouths and nostrils as wide as possible, to take in large draughts of fresh air, in order to cool them. In her mouth they shall find her - The meaning is, that although such animals are exceedingly fierce and dangerous when they are in this state; yet, as soon as they have found the male, the desire... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:25

Withhold thy foot from being unshod - When it was said to them, "Cease from discovering thy feet; prostitute thyself no more to thy idols." And thy throat from thirst - Drink no more of their libations, nor use those potions which tend only to increase thy appetite for pollution. Thou didst say, There is no hope: it is useless to advise me thus; I am determined; I have loved these strange pods, and to them will I cleave. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:22

Verse 22 We have already seen, and the Prophet will often repeat the same thing, — that the people were become so refractory that they would not willingly give way to any reproofs; for they were almost all of such a hard front, and so obdurate in their wickedness, that they dared insolently to raise objections against the prophets; whenever they severely reproved them: “What! Are not we God’s holy people? Has he not chosen us? Are we not the holy seed of Abraham?” It was therefore necessary for... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 2:20-28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:22

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