Miserable indeed is the condition of Israel! No wonder; for its sins were great. And yet, just because it is so forlorn, Jehovah will interpose for its relief.
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Jeremiah 30:12-17
The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 30:12-17
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The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 30:1-24Jeremiah 30:1-24 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION This and the three next chapters form a kind of book in themselves, which contrasts admirably with Jermiah 27-29. In the latter Jeremiah aimed at casting down the delusive hope that the time of trial would so…Promises of Mercy. (b. c. 594.)Jeremiah 30:10-17 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BiblePROMISES OF MERCY. (B. C. 594.) In these verses, as in those foregoing, the deplorable case of the Jews in captivity is set forth, but many precious promises are given them that in due time they should be relieved and a…Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 30:12-17Jeremiah 30:12-17 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryWhen God is against a people, who will be for them? Who can be for them, so as to do them any kindness? Incurable griefs are owing to incurable lusts. Yet, though the captives suffered justly, and could not help themsel…The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 30:12Jeremiah 30:12 · The Pulpit CommentaryFor thus saith, etc. If the two preceding verses are a later insertion, we must render, But surely (more strictly, surely, but particles of asseveration easily acquire an adversative force from the context). Bright, ind…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 30:1-24EXPOSITION This and the three next chapters form a kind of book in themselves, which contrasts admirably with Jermiah 27-29. In the latter Jeremiah aimed at casting down the delusive hope that the time of trial would so…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryPromises of Mercy. (b. c. 594.)PROMISES OF MERCY. (B. C. 594.) In these verses, as in those foregoing, the deplorable case of the Jews in captivity is set forth, but many precious promises are given them that in due time they should be relieved and a…Matthew HenrycommentaryMatthew Henry on Jeremiah 30:12-17When God is against a people, who will be for them? Who can be for them, so as to do them any kindness? Incurable griefs are owing to incurable lusts. Yet, though the captives suffered justly, and could not help themsel…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 30:12For thus saith, etc. If the two preceding verses are a later insertion, we must render, But surely (more strictly, surely, but particles of asseveration easily acquire an adversative force from the context). Bright, ind…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 30:14All thy lovers; i.e. the peoples confederate with thee (as Jeremiah 22:20).Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 30:16Therefore; i.e. because of the extremity of thy need. Comp. Isaiah 10:23, Isaiah 10:24, "The Lord Jehovah Sabaoth shall make a consumption Therefore be not afraid of Assyria;" and Isaiah 30:17, Isaiah 30:18, "At the reb…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 30:16The twofold wonder,of Israel's salvation. I. THE PUNISHMENT OF ITS ENEMIES. 1. Because of their strength. The enemies of Israel, especially Babylon, were very strong. But they contained within themselves the elements of…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 30:17Restore health; rather, apply a bandage. They called thee an Outcast. Jehovah, speaking after the manner of men. cannot bear to hear his enemies, as they pass along, scornfully denominating the holy city an Outcast.Joseph S. Exell and contributors