Verse 7
THE PROPHET’S PRAYER, Jeremiah 14:7-9, Jeremiah 14:19-22.
7. Thus far the historical background of the picture: now we have the prophet’s prayer in the people’s behalf. All petitions for mercy must, in fact if not in form, open with confession; and so does this.
Thy name’s sake Namely, Jehovah, which implies that he is the Friend and Saviour of his people. See Exodus 34:6. This name is the one all-comprehending promise of good to his people. And so the prayer is, Do not belie thine own name and the hope of thy people, but interfere for our relief.
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