The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:5

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Hath not been forsaken. The Hebrew is much more forcible, "is not widowed"—alluding to the fundamental Old Testament idea of a mystic marriage between God and his people (comp. Isaiah 50:1; Isaiah 54:4-6; Hosea 2:1-23.

). Was filled with sin; rather, with guilt (Hebrew, āshām).

More for Jeremiah 51:5

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 51:1-58Jeremiah 51:1-58 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe particulars of this prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same things left and returned to again. Babylon is abundant in treasures, yet neither her waters nor her wealth shall secure her. Destruction comes…The Judgment of Babylon. (b. c. 595.)Jeremiah 51:1-58 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE JUDGMENT OF BABYLON. (B. C. 595.) The particulars of this copious prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same things left and returned to so often that it could not well be divided into parts, but we must en…The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:1-64Jeremiah 51:1-64 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:5Jeremiah 51:5 · The Pulpit CommentarySuffering, but not forsaken. Israel is not forsaken because she is driven from her home. Babylon is not more favoured because she flourishes for a season as a "golden cup in the Lord's hand." For the land of the Chaldea…The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:5Jeremiah 51:5 · The Pulpit CommentaryDivine love not to be severed from its object. A marvellous statement. A down-trodden, sinful remnant of his people, who had broken every engagement of his covenant, is still owned and cared for. I. A PROOF OF THE FAITH…The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:5Jeremiah 51:5 · The Pulpit CommentaryUnforsaken Israel. I. AN APPARENT FORSAKING. Israel looked forsaken. It was in exile, in captivity, and under the asserted judgment of Jehovah. We have always, to a certain extent, to accept the appearances of things. G…

commentaryMatthew Henry on Jeremiah 51:1-58The particulars of this prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same things left and returned to again. Babylon is abundant in treasures, yet neither her waters nor her wealth shall secure her. Destruction comes…Matthew Henry commentaryThe Judgment of Babylon. (b. c. 595.)THE JUDGMENT OF BABYLON. (B. C. 595.) The particulars of this copious prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same things left and returned to so often that it could not well be divided into parts, but we must en…Matthew Henry commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:1-64EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:5-14The covenant between Jehovah and Israel is one reason why Babylon must fall; and Babylon's own guilt is another. Hence pity is out of place. "Here liveth piety where pity ends; Can any man be guilty more than he Whose b…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:5Suffering, but not forsaken. Israel is not forsaken because she is driven from her home. Babylon is not more favoured because she flourishes for a season as a "golden cup in the Lord's hand." For the land of the Chaldea…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:5Divine love not to be severed from its object. A marvellous statement. A down-trodden, sinful remnant of his people, who had broken every engagement of his covenant, is still owned and cared for. I. A PROOF OF THE FAITH…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 51:5Unforsaken Israel. I. AN APPARENT FORSAKING. Israel looked forsaken. It was in exile, in captivity, and under the asserted judgment of Jehovah. We have always, to a certain extent, to accept the appearances of things. G…Joseph S. Exell and contributors