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Jeremiah 6:22-30
The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:22-30
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The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:1-30Jeremiah 6:1-30 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION A prophecy, in five stanzas or strophes, vividly describing the judgment and its causes, and enforcing the necessity of repentance.Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 6:18-30Jeremiah 6:18-30 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryGod rejects their outward services, as worthless to atone for their sins. Sacrifice and incense were to direct them to a Mediator; but when offered to purchase a license to go on in sin, they provoke God. The sins of Go…Equity of Divine Judgments; Punishment Predicted. (b. c. 608.)Jeremiah 6:18-30 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleEQUITY OF DIVINE JUDGMENTS; PUNISHMENT PREDICTED. (B. C. 608.) Here, I. God appeals to all the neighbours, nay, to the whole world, concerning the equity of his proceedings against Judah and Jerusalem (Jeremiah 6:18-19)…The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:18-30Jeremiah 6:18-30 · The Pulpit CommentaryGod's appeal for vindication of his vengeance. Note— I. THE CHALLENGE. (Jeremiah 6:18.) God summons the nations, the Congregations, the earth, to serve as on a grand jury, and to vindicate by their verdict the righteous…The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:22Jeremiah 6:22 · The Pulpit CommentaryFrom the north country (so Jeremiah 1:14 (see note); Jeremiah 4:6). Shall be raised; rather, shall be aroused. The sides of the earth; rather, "the recesses (i.e. furthest parts) of the earth" (so Jeremiah 35:1-19 :32;…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:1-30EXPOSITION A prophecy, in five stanzas or strophes, vividly describing the judgment and its causes, and enforcing the necessity of repentance.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Jeremiah 6:18-30God rejects their outward services, as worthless to atone for their sins. Sacrifice and incense were to direct them to a Mediator; but when offered to purchase a license to go on in sin, they provoke God. The sins of Go…Matthew HenrycommentaryEquity of Divine Judgments; Punishment Predicted. (b. c. 608.)EQUITY OF DIVINE JUDGMENTS; PUNISHMENT PREDICTED. (B. C. 608.) Here, I. God appeals to all the neighbours, nay, to the whole world, concerning the equity of his proceedings against Judah and Jerusalem (Jeremiah 6:18-19)…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:18-30God's appeal for vindication of his vengeance. Note— I. THE CHALLENGE. (Jeremiah 6:18.) God summons the nations, the Congregations, the earth, to serve as on a grand jury, and to vindicate by their verdict the righteous…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:22From the north country (so Jeremiah 1:14 (see note); Jeremiah 4:6). Shall be raised; rather, shall be aroused. The sides of the earth; rather, "the recesses (i.e. furthest parts) of the earth" (so Jeremiah 35:1-19 :32;…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:23Spear; rather, javelin (or, lance). They are cruel. The cruelty of the Assyrians and Babylonians seems to have spread general dismay. Nahum calls Nineveh "the city of bloodshed" (Nahum 3:1); Habakkuk styles the Chaldean…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:24We have heard the fame thereof. The prophet identifies himself (comp; for the same phenomenon, Jeremiah 4:19-21; Jeremiah 10:19, Jeremiah 10:20) with his people, and expresses the general feeling of anxiety and pain. Th…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 6:25Go not forth into the field. The "daughter of Zion" (i.e. the personific population of Jerusalem) is cautioned against venturing outside the walls. The sword of the enemy; rather, the enemy hath a sword. Fear is on ever…Joseph S. Exell and contributors