Jeremiah 2:26-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-37

It is always interesting to notice how later inspired writers hasten to do honor to their predecessors. Originality is not an object with the prophets, but rather the developing and adapting the truths long ago "delivered." The whole group of prophecies to which Jeremiah 2:1-37 . belongs contains numerous points of contact, in ideas or phraseology, with the song of Hoses ( Deuteronomy 32:1-52 .). The following have been indicated:—Cf. Jeremiah 2:5 with Deuteronomy 32:4 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:20-37

Jehovah's indictment against Israel. Note— I. ITS MANY COUNTS . 1. Their sin of outrageous character . It is spoken of as in Jeremiah 2:20 , because it so commonly involved the grossest fleshly sins, and because it involved shameful denial of God. Cf. Jeremiah 2:27 , "Saying to a stock, Thou art my father," etc. And it was chargeable with numerous and shameful murders ( Jeremiah 2:30 ). Killing the prophets of God; Jeremiah 2:34 , "In thy skirts is found the blood... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:26

Is … ashamed . It is the per-feet of prophetic certitude. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:26

A shame to be ashamed of. There is, as Paul tells us ( 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 .), a godly sorrow and a sorrow of the world; a godly sorrow working out a repentance never to be regretted, and a sorrow of the world which works out death. So there is a shame and humiliation which is profitable in the right way and to the highest degree, when a man comes into all the horrors of self-discovery, and is ready to declare himself, feeling it no exaggeration, as the chief of sinners. Such a shame is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:26-28

The shameless shame of idolatry. I. ITS DEGRADING INFLUENCE . It violates all morality. Is repeatedly affronted by the discoveries which are made of its wickedness and folly. It affects the whole nation from the highest and the best. The reason is debased and set at naught. II. CALAMITY IS THE TEST OF ITS PRETENSIONS . Whilst things go well with the idolater he forgets God or consciously dishonors him. But when he is overtaken with the consequences of his evil... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:27

And to a stone , etc. Stone ( 'ebhen ) is feminine in Hebrew, and therefore addressed as the mother. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:28

According to the number of thy cities , etc. A remarkable statement, and one that well illustrates the superficial character of Hezekiah's reformation. True, Manasseh's reactionary reign had intervened, but his counter-movement would not have been so successful had it not been attended by the good wishes of the people; and besides, the last years of Manasseh, according to the tradition in 2 Chronicles 33:12-16 were devoted to undoing the mischief of his former life. The force of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:28

Lords many and gods many. The multiplicity of idols contrasts with the unity of the true God. It involves inconsistency, spiritual confusion, etc. But here the argument is— I. THAT IDOLATRY IS A LOCAL , EXCLUSIVE , AND SEPARATIVE PRINCIPLE . II. IT IS THUS THE CREATURE AND THE OCCASION OF IGNORANCE , PREJUDICE , AND DISCORD . III. IT IS THEREFORE BOUND TO DISAPPEAR BEFORE THE LIGHT AND PROGRESS OF HUMANITY .—M. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:27

“Stone” being feminine in Hebrew is here represented as the mother.Arise, and save us - Whether it be idolatry or infidelity, it satisfies only in tranquil and prosperous times. No sooner does trouble come, than the deep conviction of the existence of a God, which is the witness for Him in our heart, resumes its authority, and man prays. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:28

A question of bitter irony. Things are made for some use. Now is the time for thy deities to prove themselves real by being useful. When every city has its special deity, surely among so many there might be found one able to help his worshippers.O Judah - Hereto the argument had been addressed to Israel: suddenly the prophet charges Judah with the habitual practice of idolatry, and points to the conclusion, that as Jerusalem has been guilty of Samaria’s sin, it must suffer Samaria’s punishment. read more

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