2:1–3 Chapter 2 is presented in the form of a covenant lawsuit, an indictment brought by God... Jer 2:5 2:5 Idols means “futility,”“vapor,” or “worthlessness.” The Hebrew word translated followed is... Jer 2:6 2:6 In pursuing other gods, the people of Israel l...
“The reader cannot help but be struck by the passionless tone of the narrative in this chapter. Not once does the author show his feelings, even though he is describing the tragic downfall of his country. We have to turn to the Book of Lamentations for weeping and groaning.” –Russell ...
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Chapter Summary INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 12 This chapter contains the prophets complaint of the prosperity of the wicked, and the Lord's answer to it; an account of the deplorable and miserable estate of the Jewish nation; and a threatening to the neighbouring nations that had used them ill;...
Chapter Summary INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 20 This chapter gives an account of the usage that Jeremiah met with from many for his prophecies, and the effect it had upon him. He was smitten and put in the stocks by Pashur the priest, who released him the next day, Jer 20:1-3; upon ...
Rueben Land Chapter Summary Chapter six- When Sorrows Like Sea Bellows Roll: Echoing the previous chapter’s allusions to parallels in Jeremiah’s and Davy’s lives, both find themselves in unfortunate situations. This reminds me of chapter two when Reuben says Davy is more of his fathers brot...
The object of this chapter is to present a rudimentary outline and summary of all that Augustin penned or spoke against those traditional North African Christians whom he was pleased to regard as schismatics. It will be arranged, so far as may be, in chronological order, following the dates ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionAgain and again I sent all my servants the prophets to you. They said, “Each of you must turn from your wicked ways and reform your actions; do not follow other gods to serve them. Then you will live in the land I have given to you...
Jeremiah’s attitude toward these reforms is difficult to assess. Clearly, he would have found much in them with which to agree; a passage in chapter 11 of Jeremiah, in which he is called on by Yahweh to urgeadherenceto the ancientCovenantupon “the men of Judah and the inhabitants ofJeru...
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