Jeremiah 20:10

Verse 10

10. Defaming Literally, talking: but the word has in it a sinister and evil animus. It does not necessarily mean slandering, but talking fraught with mischief. Fear, etc. What follows appear to be fragmentary quotations from his slanderers and opposers.

Familiars Literally, men of my peace, taken from Psalms 41:9. The allusion in the phrase may be to the usual mode of Eastern salutation Peace be to thee! The “men of my peace,” are those who say when I meet them: Peace be to thee; but who do really watch for my halting.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 10

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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