Verse 2
2. Jeremiah the prophet This designation indicates that he had come to have a public recognition in his prophetical character. It occurs here for the first time.
Stocks This word occurs besides only in Jeremiah 29:26, and 2 Chronicles 16:10. In this last passage it is translated “ prison-house.” It comes from a root which means to twist, and was a contrivance for confining the body in a crooked and painful position. Paul and Silas were subjected to this mode of punishment. Acts 16:24.
High gate of Benjamin Further designated as a temple gate.
By the house of the Lord The epithet “high,” or upper, implies that it was a gate to the inner court of the temple, which was raised above the outer court.
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