Jer 8:4, 25:27, Dan 11:19, Amo 8:14, Zec 5:5-8, Rev 18:21 | TSK | STEP | Moreover.Blayney justly observes, that the change of speakers here requires to be carefully attended to. The prophet first, in the name of God, reproves the people, and threatens them with grievous calamities, ver. 4-13. Then, apostrophising his countrymen, he advises them to retire with him to some fortified city, ver. 14-16. God then threatens to bring foes against them, that are irresistible, ver. 17. The prophet next commiserates the daughter of his people, who is heard bewailing her forlorn case; whilst the voice of God breaks in upon her complaints, and shows that all this ruin is brought upon her by her infidelities, ver. 18-20. The prophet regrets that her wounds had not been healed, and laments over her slain, ver. 21; ch. 9:1. Shall they. turn.

Jeremiah 8:4

Moreover.Blayney justly observes, that the change of speakers here requires to be carefully attended to. The prophet first, in the name of God, reproves the people, and threatens them with grievous calamities, ver. 4-13. Then, apostrophising his countrymen, he advises them to retire with him to some fortified city, ver. 14-16. God then threatens to bring foes against them, that are irresistible, ver. 17. The prophet next commiserates the daughter of his people, who is heard bewailing her forlorn case; whilst the voice of God breaks in upon her complaints, and shows that all this ruin is brought upon her by her infidelities, ver. 18-20. The prophet regrets that her wounds had not been healed, and laments over her slain, ver. 21; ch. 9:1.

Shall they.

Pr 24:16; Ho 14:1; Am 5:2; Mic 7:8

turn.

3:1,22; 4:1; 23:14; 36:3; 1Ki 8:38; Isa 44:22; 55:7; Eze 18:23

Ho 6:1; 7:10

Jeremiah 25:27

Drink.

Isa 51:21; 63:6; La 4:21; Hab 2:16

because.

16; 12:12; 46:10,14; 47:6,7; 50:35; De 32:42; Eze 21:4,5; 24:21-25

Daniel 11:19

but.From the preceding verses in this chapter let us learn, 1. That God, in his providence, sets up one and pulls down another, as he pleases. 2. That this world is full of wars and fightings, which result from the indulgence of the lusts of men. 3. That all the changes and revolutions of states were plainly and perfectly foreseen by the God of heaven. 4. That no word of God can fall to the ground, but what he has declared shall infallibly come to pass. For the elucidation of the historical parts of Scripture, it is advantageous to notice the writings of heathen authors: light is thus thrown on many passages of Holy Writ, by shewing the accomplishment of the prophecies therein contained, or customs elucidated, which, in the course of years, or in our more northern latitude, would be to us inexplicable. We have therefore reason to bless God for human learning, by which many have done great service to the readers of His blessed word.

Job 20:8; Ps 27:2; 37:36; Jer 46:6; Eze 26:21

Amos 8:14

swear.

Ho 4:15; Zep 1:5

sin.

De 9:21; 1Ki 12:28,29,32; 13:22-34; 14:16; 16:24; 2Ki 10:29

Ho 8:5,6; 10:5; 13:2,16

manner. Heb. way.

Ac 9:2; 18:25; 19:9,23; 24:14

Beer-sheba. See on ver.

shall fall.

De 33:11; 2Ch 36:16; Ps 36:12; 140:10; Pr 29:1; Isa 43:17

Jer 25:27; 51:64

Zechariah 5:5-8

the angel.

1:9,14,19; 2:3; 4:5

Lift.

This is an ephah."The meaning of this vision," says Archbishop Newcome, "seems to be, that the Babylonish captivity had happened on account of the wickedness of the Jews, and that a like dispersion would befall them if they relapsed into like crimes." The woman who sat in the {ephah} was an emblem of the Jewish nation; the casting the weight of lead on the mouth of the {ephah} seems to mean the condemnation of the Jews, after they had filled up the measure of their iniquities by crucifying the Messiah; the "two women, with wings like a stork, and the wind in their wings," seem emblematical of the Roman armies and the rapidity of their conquests; and their lifting up the {ephah} and carrying it through the air, to build it a house in Shinar or Babylon, where it was fixed on its own basis, represents the taking of Jerusalem, the dispersion of the Jews, and the long continuance of that calamity, as a just punishment of their unbelief.

Eze 44:10,11; Am 8:5

talent. or, weighty piece.

Isa 13:1; 15:1; 22:11

is.

Jer 3:1,2; Eze 16:1-63; 23:1-49; Ho 1:1-3:5; Re 17:1-18

This.

Ge 15:16; Mt 23:32; 1Th 2:16

the weight.

7; Ps 38:4; Pr 5:22; La 1:14; Am 9:1-4

Revelation of John 18:21

a mighty.This was to represent the violence of her fall, and that she should never rise again; which is further illustrated by varied emphatic expressions taken from the ancient prophets. But Rome is still standing and flourishing, and honoured by many nations as the metropolis of the Christian world; she still resounds with singers and musicians; she still excels in arts, which serve for pomp and luxury; she still abounds with candles, and lamps, and torches, burning even by day, as well as by night; and consequently this prophecy has not been, but remains to fulfilled.

Thus.

Ex 15:5; Ne 9:11; Jer 51:63,64

and shall.

22; 12:8; 16:20; 20:11; Job 20:8; Ps 37:36; Eze 26:21; Da 11:19