ZION'S FOES PREPARE WAR AGAINST HER: HER SINS ARE THE CAUSE. (Jer. 6:1-30) Benjamin--Jerusalem was situated in the tribe of Benjamin, which was here separated from that of Judah by the valley of Hinnom. Though it was …
1Huid, hijos de Benjamín, de en medio de Jerusalén, y tocad bocina en Tecoa, y alzad por señal humo sobre Bet-haquerem; porque del norte se ha visto mal, y quebrantamiento grande.
2Destruiré a la bella y delicada hija de Sion.
3Contra ella vendrán pastores y sus rebaños; junto a ella plantarán sus tiendas alrededor; cada uno apacentará en su lugar.
4Anunciad guerra contra ella; levantaos y asaltémosla a mediodía. ¡Ay de nosotros! que va cayendo ya el día, que las sombras de la tarde se han extendido.
5Levantaos y asaltemos de noche, y destruyamos sus palacios.
6Porque así dijo Jehová de los ejércitos: Cortad árboles, y levantad vallado contra Jerusalén; esta es la ciudad que ha de ser castigada; toda ella está llena de violencia.
7Como la fuente nunca cesa de manar sus aguas, así ella nunca cesa de manar su maldad; injusticia y robo se oyen en ella; continuamente en mi presencia, enfermedad y herida.
8Corrígete, Jerusalén, para que no se aparte mi alma de ti, para que no te convierta en desierto, en tierra inhabitada.
9Así dijo Jehová de los ejércitos: Del todo rebuscarán como a vid el resto de Israel; vuelve tu mano como vendimiador entre los sarmientos.
10¿A quién hablaré y amonestaré, para que oigan? He aquí que sus oídos son incircuncisos, y no pueden escuchar; he aquí que la palabra de Jehová les es cosa vergonzosa, no la aman.
11Por tanto, estoy lleno de la ira de Jehová, estoy cansado de contenerme; la derramaré sobre los niños en la calle, y sobre la reunión de los jóvenes igualmente; porque será preso tanto el marido como la mujer, tanto el viejo como el muy anciano.
12Y sus casas serán traspasadas a otros, sus heredades y también sus mujeres; porque extenderé mi mano sobre los moradores de la tierra, dice Jehová.
13Porque desde el más chico de ellos hasta el más grande, cada uno sigue la avaricia; y desde el profeta hasta el sacerdote, todos son engañadores.
14Y curan la herida de mi pueblo con liviandad, diciendo: Paz, paz; y no hay paz.
15¿Se han avergonzado de haber hecho abominación? Ciertamente no se han avergonzado, ni aun saben tener vergüenza; por tanto, caerán entre los que caigan; cuando los castigue caerán, dice Jehová.
16Así dijo Jehová: Paraos en los caminos, y mirad, y preguntad por las sendas antiguas, cuál sea el buen camino, y andad por él, y hallaréis descanso para vuestra alma. Mas dijeron: No andaremos.
17Puse también sobre vosotros atalayas, que dijesen: Escuchad al sonido de la trompeta. Y dijeron ellos: No escucharemos.
18Por tanto, oíd, naciones, y entended, oh congregación, lo que sucederá.
19Oye, tierra: He aquí yo traigo mal sobre este pueblo, el fruto de sus pensamientos; porque no escucharon mis palabras, y aborrecieron mi ley.
20¿Para qué a mí este incienso de Sabá, y la buena caña olorosa de tierra lejana? Vuestros holocaustos no son aceptables, ni vuestros sacrificios me agradan.
21Por tanto, Jehová dice esto: He aquí yo pongo a este pueblo tropiezos, y caerán en ellos los padres y los hijos juntamente; el vecino y su compañero perecerán.
22Así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí que viene pueblo de la tierra del norte, y una nación grande se levantará de los confines de la tierra.
23Arco y jabalina empuñarán; crueles son, y no tendrán misericordia; su estruendo brama como el mar, y montarán a caballo como hombres dispuestos para la guerra, contra ti, oh hija de Sion.
24Su fama oímos, y nuestras manos se descoyuntaron; se apoderó de nosotros angustia, dolor como de mujer que está de parto.
25No salgas al campo, ni andes por el camino; porque espada de enemigo y temor hay por todas partes.
26Hija de mi pueblo, cíñete de cilicio, y revuélcate en ceniza; ponte luto como por hijo único, llanto de amarguras; porque pronto vendrá sobre nosotros el destruidor.
27Por fortaleza te he puesto en mi pueblo, por torre; conocerás, pues, y examinarás el camino de ellos.
28Todos ellos son rebeldes, porfiados, andan chismeando; son bronce y hierro; todos ellos son corruptores.
29Se quemó el fuelle, por el fuego se ha consumido el plomo; en vano fundió el fundidor, pues la escoria no se ha arrancado.
30Plata desechada los llamarán, porque Jehová los desechó.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
I
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I. likened--rather, "I lay waste." Literally, "O comely and delicate one, I lay waste the daughter o…
likened--rather, "I lay waste." Literally, "O comely and delicate one, I lay waste the daughter of Zion," that is, "thee." So Zac 3:9, "before Joshua," that is, "before thee" [MAURER].
II
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II. shepherds--hostile leaders with their armies (Jer 1:15; Jer 4:17; Jer 49:20; Jer 50:45).
shepherds--hostile leaders with their armies (Jer 1:15; Jer 4:17; Jer 49:20; Jer 50:45).
feed--They shall consume each one all that is near him; literally, "his hand," that is, the place which he occupies (Num 2:17; see on Isa 56:5).
III
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III. The invading soldiers encourage one another to the attack on Jerusalem.
The invading soldiers encourage one another to the attack on Jerusalem.
Prepare--literally, "Sanctify" war, that is, Proclaim it formally with solemn rites; the invasion was solemnly ordered by God (compare Isa 13:3).
at noon--the hottest part of the day when attacks were rarely made (Jer 15:8; Jer 20:16). Even at this time they wished to attack, such is their eagerness.
Woe unto us--The words of the invaders, mourning the approach of night which would suspend their hostile operations; still, even in spite of the darkness, at night they renew the attack (Jer 6:5).
IV
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IV. cast--Hebrew, "pour out"; referring to the emptying of the baskets of earth to make the mound, fo…
cast--Hebrew, "pour out"; referring to the emptying of the baskets of earth to make the mound, formed of "trees" and earthwork, to overtop the city walls. The "trees" were also used to make warlike engines.
this--pointing the invaders to Jerusalem.
visited--that is, punished.
wholly oppression--or join "wholly" with "visited," that is, she is altogether (in her whole extent) to be punished [MAURER].
V
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V. fountain--rather, a well dug, from which water springs; distinct from a natural spring or fountain.
fountain--rather, a well dug, from which water springs; distinct from a natural spring or fountain.
casteth out--causeth to flow; literally, "causeth to dig," the cause being put for the effect (Kg2 21:16, Kg2 21:24; Isa 57:20).
me--Jehovah.
VI
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VI. Tender appeal in the midst of threats.
Tender appeal in the midst of threats.
depart--Hebrew, "be torn away"; Jehovah's affection making Him unwilling to depart; His attachment to Jerusalem was such that an effort was needed to tear Himself from it (Eze 23:18; Hos 9:12; Hos 11:8).
VII
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VII. The Jews are the grapes, their enemies the unsparing gleaners.
The Jews are the grapes, their enemies the unsparing gleaners.
turn back . . . hand--again and again bring freshly gathered handfuls to the baskets; referring to the repeated carrying away of captives to Babylon (Jer 52:28-30; Kg2 24:14; Kg2 25:11).
VIII
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VIII. ear is uncircumcised--closed against the precepts of God by the foreskin of carnality (Lev 26:41;…
ear is uncircumcised--closed against the precepts of God by the foreskin of carnality (Lev 26:41; Eze 44:7; Act 7:51).
word . . . reproach-- (Jer 20:8).
IX
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IX. fury of . . . Lord--His denunciations against Judah communicated to the prophet.
fury of . . . Lord--His denunciations against Judah communicated to the prophet.
weary with holding in-- (Jer 20:9).
I will pour--or else imperative: the command of God (see Jer 6:12), "Pour it out" [MAURER].
aged . . . full of days--The former means one becoming old; the latter a decrepit old man [MAURER] (Job 5:26; Isa 65:20).
X
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X. The very punishments threatened by Moses in the event of disobedience to God (Deu 28:30).
The very punishments threatened by Moses in the event of disobedience to God (Deu 28:30).
turned--transferred.
XI
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XI. (Jer 8:10; Isa 56:11; Mic 3:11).
(Jer 8:10; Isa 56:11; Mic 3:11).
XII
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XII. hurt--the spiritual wound.
hurt--the spiritual wound.
slightly--as if it were but a slight wound; or, in a slight manner, pronouncing all sound where there is no soundness.
saying--namely, the prophets and priests (Jer 6:13). Whereas they ought to warn the people of impending judgments and the need of repentance, they say there is nothing to fear.
peace--including soundness. All is sound in the nation's moral state, so all will be peace as to its political state (Jer 4:10; Jer 8:11; Jer 14:13; Jer 23:17; Eze 13:5, Eze 13:10; Eze 22:28).
XIII
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XIII. ROSENMULLER translates, "They ought to have been ashamed, because . . . but," &c.; the Hebrew ver…
ROSENMULLER translates, "They ought to have been ashamed, because . . . but," &c.; the Hebrew verb often expressing, not the action, but the duty to perform it (Gen 20:9; Mal 2:7). MAURER translates, "They shall be put to shame, for they commit abomination; nay (the prophet correcting himself), there is no shame in them" (Jer 3:3; Jer 8:12; Eze 3:7; Zep 3:5).
them that fall--They shall fall with the rest of their people who are doomed to fall, that is, I will now cease from words; I will execute vengeance [CALVIN].
XIV
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XIV. Image from travellers who have lost their road, stopping and inquiring which is the right way on …
Image from travellers who have lost their road, stopping and inquiring which is the right way on which they once had been, but from which they have wandered.
old paths--Idolatry and apostasy are the modern way; the worship of God the old way. Evil is not coeval with good, but a modern degeneracy from good. The forsaking of God is not, in a true sense, a "way cast up" at all (Jer 18:15; Psa 139:24; Mal 4:4).
rest-- (Isa 28:12; Mat 11:29).
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XV. watchmen--prophets, whose duty it was to announce impending calamities, so as to lead the people …
watchmen--prophets, whose duty it was to announce impending calamities, so as to lead the people to repentance (Isa 21:11; Isa 58:1; Eze 3:17; Hab 2:1).
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16. congregation--parallel to "nations"; it therefore means the gathered peoples who are invited to b…
congregation--parallel to "nations"; it therefore means the gathered peoples who are invited to be witnesses as to how great is the perversity of the Israelites (Jer 6:16-17), and that they deserve the severe punishment about to be inflicted on them (Jer 6:19).
what is among them--what deeds are committed by the Israelites (Jer 6:16-17) [MAURER]. Or, "what punishments are about to be inflicted on them" [CALVIN].
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17. (Isa 1:2).
(Isa 1:2).
fruit of . . . thoughts-- (Pro 1:31).
nor to my law, but rejected it--literally, "and (as to) My law they have rejected it." The same construction occurs in Gen 22:24. Literally, "To what purpose is this to Me, that incense cometh to Me?"
incense . . . cane-- (Isa 43:24; Isa 60:6). No external services are accepted by God without obedience of the heart and life (Jer 7:21; Psa 50:7-9; Isa 1:11; Mic 6:6, &c.).
sweet . . . sweet--antithesis. Your sweet cane is not sweet to Me. The calamus.
18
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18. stumbling-blocks--instruments of the Jews' ruin (compare Mat 21:44; Isa 8:14; Pe1 2:8). God Himse…
stumbling-blocks--instruments of the Jews' ruin (compare Mat 21:44; Isa 8:14; Pe1 2:8). God Himself ("I") lays them before the reprobate (Psa 69:22; Rom 1:28; Rom 11:9).
fathers . . . sons . . . neighbour . . . friend--indiscriminate ruin.
19
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19. north . . . sides of the earth--The ancients were little acquainted with the north; therefore it …
north . . . sides of the earth--The ancients were little acquainted with the north; therefore it is called the remotest regions (as the Hebrew for "sides" ought to be translated, see on Isa 14:13) of the earth. The Chaldees are meant (Jer 1:15; Jer 5:15). It is striking that the very same calamities which the Chaldeans had inflicted on Zion are threatened as the retribution to be dealt in turn to themselves by Jehovah (Jer 50:41-43).
20
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20. like the sea-- (Isa 5:30).
like the sea-- (Isa 5:30).
as men for war--not that they were like warriors, for they were warriors; but "arrayed most perfectly as warriors" [MAURER].
21
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21. fame thereof--the report of them.
fame thereof--the report of them.
22
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22. He addresses "the daughter of Zion" (Jer 6:23); caution to the citizens of Jerusalem not to expos…
He addresses "the daughter of Zion" (Jer 6:23); caution to the citizens of Jerusalem not to expose themselves to the enemy by going outside of the city walls,
sword of the enemy--literally "there is a sword to the enemy"; the enemy hath a sword.
23
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23. wallow . . . in ashes-- (Jer 25:34; Mic 1:10). As they usually in mourning only "cast ashes on th…
wallow . . . in ashes-- (Jer 25:34; Mic 1:10). As they usually in mourning only "cast ashes on the head," wallowing in them means something more, namely, so entirely to cover one's self with ashes as to be like one who had rolled in them (Eze 27:30).
as for an only son-- (Amo 8:10; Zac 12:10).
lamentation--literally, "lamentation expressed by beating the breast."
24
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24. tower . . . fortress-- (Jer 1:18), rather, "an assayer (and) explorer." By a metaphor from metall…
tower . . . fortress-- (Jer 1:18), rather, "an assayer (and) explorer." By a metaphor from metallurgy in Jer 6:27-30, Jehovah, in conclusion, confirms the prophet in his office, and the latter sums up the description of the reprobate people on whom he had to work. The Hebrew for "assayer" (English Version, "tower") is from a root "to try" metals. "Explorer" (English Version, "fortress") is from an Arabic root, "keen-sighted"; or a Hebrew root, "cutting," that is, separating the metal from the dross [EWALD]. GESENIUS translates as English Version, "fortress," which does not accord with the previous "assayer."
25
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25. grievous revolters--literally "contumacious of the contumacious," that is, most contumacious, the…
grievous revolters--literally "contumacious of the contumacious," that is, most contumacious, the Hebrew mode of expressing a superlative. So "the strong among the mighty," that is, the strongest (Eze 32:21). See Jer 5:23; Hos 4:16.
walking with slanders-- (Jer 9:4). "Going about for the purpose of slandering" [MAURER].
brass, &c.--that is, copper. It and "iron" being the baser and harder metals express the debased and obdurate character of the Jews (Isa 48:4; Isa 60:17).
26
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26. bellows . . . burned--So intense a heat is made that the very bellows are almost set on fire. ROS…
bellows . . . burned--So intense a heat is made that the very bellows are almost set on fire. ROSENMULLER translates not so well from a Hebrew root, "pant" or "snort," referring to the sound of the bellows blown hard.
lead--employed to separate the baser metal from the silver, as quicksilver is now used. In other words, the utmost pains have been used to purify Israel in the furnace of affliction, but in vain (Jer 5:3; Pe1 1:7).
consumed of the fire--In the Chetib, or Hebrew text, the "consumed" is supplied out of the previous "burned." Translating as ROSENMULLER, "pant," this will be inadmissible; and the Keri (Hebrew Margin) division of the Hebrew words will have to be read, to get "is consumed of the fire." This is an argument for the translation, "are burned."
founder--the refiner.
wicked . . . not plucked away--answering to the dross which has no good metal to be separated, the mass being all dross.
27
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27. Reprobate--silver so full of alloy as to be utterly worthless (Isa 1:22). The Jews were fit only …
Reprobate--silver so full of alloy as to be utterly worthless (Isa 1:22). The Jews were fit only for rejection.
The prophet stood at the gate of the temple in order that the multitudes from the country might hear him. His life was threatened, it appears from Jer 26:1-9, for this prophecy, denouncing the fate of Shiloh as about to befall the temple at Jerusalem. The prophecy given in detail here is summarily referred to there. After Josiah's death the nation relapsed into idolatry through Jehoiakim's bad influence; the worship of Jehovah was, however, combined with it (Jer 7:4, Jer 7:10).
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Jeremiah — Capítulo 6
ZION'S FOES PREPARE WAR AGAINST HER: HER SINS ARE THE CAUSE. (Jer. 6:1-30) Benjamin--Jerusalem was situated in the tribe of Benjamin, which was here separated from that of Judah by the valley of Hinnom. Though it was …
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Huid, hijos de Benjamín, de en medio de Jerusalén, y tocad bocina en Tecoa, y alzad por señal humo sobre Bet-haquerem; porque del norte se ha visto mal, y quebrantamiento grande.
2Destruiré a la bella y delicada hija de Sion.
3Contra ella vendrán pastores y sus rebaños; junto a ella plantarán sus tiendas alrededor; cada uno apacentará en su lugar.
4Anunciad guerra contra ella; levantaos y asaltémosla a mediodía. ¡Ay de nosotros! que va cayendo ya el día, que las sombras de la tarde se han extendido.
5Levantaos y asaltemos de noche, y destruyamos sus palacios.
6Porque así dijo Jehová de los ejércitos: Cortad árboles, y levantad vallado contra Jerusalén; esta es la ciudad que ha de ser castigada; toda ella está llena de violencia.
7Como la fuente nunca cesa de manar sus aguas, así ella nunca cesa de manar su maldad; injusticia y robo se oyen en ella; continuamente en mi presencia, enfermedad y herida.
8Corrígete, Jerusalén, para que no se aparte mi alma de ti, para que no te convierta en desierto, en tierra inhabitada.
9Así dijo Jehová de los ejércitos: Del todo rebuscarán como a vid el resto de Israel; vuelve tu mano como vendimiador entre los sarmientos.
10¿A quién hablaré y amonestaré, para que oigan? He aquí que sus oídos son incircuncisos, y no pueden escuchar; he aquí que la palabra de Jehová les es cosa vergonzosa, no la aman.
11Por tanto, estoy lleno de la ira de Jehová, estoy cansado de contenerme; la derramaré sobre los niños en la calle, y sobre la reunión de los jóvenes igualmente; porque será preso tanto el marido como la mujer, tanto el viejo como el muy anciano.
12Y sus casas serán traspasadas a otros, sus heredades y también sus mujeres; porque extenderé mi mano sobre los moradores de la tierra, dice Jehová.
13Porque desde el más chico de ellos hasta el más grande, cada uno sigue la avaricia; y desde el profeta hasta el sacerdote, todos son engañadores.
14Y curan la herida de mi pueblo con liviandad, diciendo: Paz, paz; y no hay paz.
15¿Se han avergonzado de haber hecho abominación? Ciertamente no se han avergonzado, ni aun saben tener vergüenza; por tanto, caerán entre los que caigan; cuando los castigue caerán, dice Jehová.
16Así dijo Jehová: Paraos en los caminos, y mirad, y preguntad por las sendas antiguas, cuál sea el buen camino, y andad por él, y hallaréis descanso para vuestra alma. Mas dijeron: No andaremos.
17Puse también sobre vosotros atalayas, que dijesen: Escuchad al sonido de la trompeta. Y dijeron ellos: No escucharemos.
18Por tanto, oíd, naciones, y entended, oh congregación, lo que sucederá.
19Oye, tierra: He aquí yo traigo mal sobre este pueblo, el fruto de sus pensamientos; porque no escucharon mis palabras, y aborrecieron mi ley.
20¿Para qué a mí este incienso de Sabá, y la buena caña olorosa de tierra lejana? Vuestros holocaustos no son aceptables, ni vuestros sacrificios me agradan.
21Por tanto, Jehová dice esto: He aquí yo pongo a este pueblo tropiezos, y caerán en ellos los padres y los hijos juntamente; el vecino y su compañero perecerán.
22Así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí que viene pueblo de la tierra del norte, y una nación grande se levantará de los confines de la tierra.
23Arco y jabalina empuñarán; crueles son, y no tendrán misericordia; su estruendo brama como el mar, y montarán a caballo como hombres dispuestos para la guerra, contra ti, oh hija de Sion.
24Su fama oímos, y nuestras manos se descoyuntaron; se apoderó de nosotros angustia, dolor como de mujer que está de parto.
25No salgas al campo, ni andes por el camino; porque espada de enemigo y temor hay por todas partes.
26Hija de mi pueblo, cíñete de cilicio, y revuélcate en ceniza; ponte luto como por hijo único, llanto de amarguras; porque pronto vendrá sobre nosotros el destruidor.
27Por fortaleza te he puesto en mi pueblo, por torre; conocerás, pues, y examinarás el camino de ellos.
28Todos ellos son rebeldes, porfiados, andan chismeando; son bronce y hierro; todos ellos son corruptores.
29Se quemó el fuelle, por el fuego se ha consumido el plomo; en vano fundió el fundidor, pues la escoria no se ha arrancado.
30Plata desechada los llamarán, porque Jehová los desechó.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 2
I. likened--rather, "I lay waste." Literally, "O comely and delicate one, I lay waste the daughter o…
Versículo 3
II. shepherds--hostile leaders with their armies (Jer 1:15; Jer 4:17; Jer 49:20; Jer 50:45).
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III. The invading soldiers encourage one another to the attack on Jerusalem.
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IV. cast--Hebrew, "pour out"; referring to the emptying of the baskets of earth to make the mound, fo…
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V. fountain--rather, a well dug, from which water springs; distinct from a natural spring or fountain.
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VI. Tender appeal in the midst of threats.
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VII. The Jews are the grapes, their enemies the unsparing gleaners.
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VIII. ear is uncircumcised--closed against the precepts of God by the foreskin of carnality (Lev 26:41;…
Versículo 11
IX. fury of . . . Lord--His denunciations against Judah communicated to the prophet.
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X. The very punishments threatened by Moses in the event of disobedience to God (Deu 28:30).
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XI. (Jer 8:10; Isa 56:11; Mic 3:11).
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XII. hurt--the spiritual wound.
Versículo 15
XIII. ROSENMULLER translates, "They ought to have been ashamed, because . . . but," &c.; the Hebrew ver…
Versículo 16
XIV. Image from travellers who have lost their road, stopping and inquiring which is the right way on …
Versículo 17
XV. watchmen--prophets, whose duty it was to announce impending calamities, so as to lead the people …
Versículo 18
16. congregation--parallel to "nations"; it therefore means the gathered peoples who are invited to b…
Versículo 19
17. (Isa 1:2).
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18. stumbling-blocks--instruments of the Jews' ruin (compare Mat 21:44; Isa 8:14; Pe1 2:8). God Himse…
Versículo 22
19. north . . . sides of the earth--The ancients were little acquainted with the north; therefore it …
Versículo 23
20. like the sea-- (Isa 5:30).
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21. fame thereof--the report of them.
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22. He addresses "the daughter of Zion" (Jer 6:23); caution to the citizens of Jerusalem not to expos…
Versículo 26
23. wallow . . . in ashes-- (Jer 25:34; Mic 1:10). As they usually in mourning only "cast ashes on th…
Versículo 27
24. tower . . . fortress-- (Jer 1:18), rather, "an assayer (and) explorer." By a metaphor from metall…
Versículo 28
25. grievous revolters--literally "contumacious of the contumacious," that is, most contumacious, the…
Versículo 29
26. bellows . . . burned--So intense a heat is made that the very bellows are almost set on fire. ROS…
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27. Reprobate--silver so full of alloy as to be utterly worthless (Isa 1:22). The Jews were fit only …