Jeremiah 5

1:1 (e-0) (The title of this book, 'Jermiah'), The name may mean, 'Jah is exalted.' Compare the large use made of the name Jehovah in this book; it occurs about 700 times. Adonai Jehovah 14 times.5:3 sore; (a-16) As 'writhing,' Ps. 55.4, and cf. Prov. 23.35. 5:5 altogether (b-28) Or 'with one consent.' 5:6 evenings (c-15) Or 'deserts.' 5:7 God. (d-18) Or 'no gods,' as ch. 2.11. satiated (e-21) Some read 'adjured.' 5:10 end; (f-13) Or 'a consumption;' ch. 4.27. battlements, (g-17) Some, referring it to a vine, read 'tendrils' or 'shoots.' 5:12 not; (h-9) Or 'It is not He.' 5:15 understandest (i-33) Lit. 'hearest.' 5:21 heartless (k-7) See Hos. 7.11. 5:28 prosper; (a-26) Or 'that they might bring them through.' 5:31 means; (b-11) Lit. 'hands.'