Discovery Box| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 2:9) |
1 sn The language used here is that of the law court. In international political contexts it was the language of a great king charging his subject with breach of covenant. See for examples in earlier prophets, Isa 1:2-20; Mic 6:1-8. |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 2:9) |
2 sn The passage reflects the Hebrew concept of corporate solidarity: The actions of parents had consequences for their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Compare the usage in the ten commandments, Deut 5:10, and note the execution of the children of Dathan and Abiram, Deut 11:6, and of Achan, Josh 7:24-25. |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 2:12) |
1 sn In earlier literature the heavens (and the earth) were called on to witness Israel’s commitment to the covenant (Deut 30:12) and were called to serve as witnesses to Israel’s fidelity or infidelity to it (Isa 1:2; Mic 6:1). |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 7:12) |
1 tn Heb “where I caused my name to dwell.” The translation does not adequately represent the theology of the |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 8:17) |
3 tn Heb “I am sending against you snakes, poisonous ones which cannot be charmed.” In the light of the context literal snakes are scarcely meant. So the metaphor is turned into a simile to prevent possible confusion. For a similar metaphorical use of animals for enemies see 5:6. |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 12:15) |
2 sn The |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 13:19) |
2 tn Heb “There is no one to open them.” The translation is based on the parallel in Josh 6:1 where the very expression in the translation is used. Opening the city would have permitted entrance (of relief forces) as well as exit (of fugitives). |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 14:17) |
2 sn Once again it is the |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 15:1) |
1 sn Moses and Samuel were well-known for their successful intercession on behalf of Israel. See Ps 99:6-8 and see, e.g., Exod 32:11-14, 30-34; 1 Sam 7:5-9. The |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 15:1) |
2 tn Heb “my soul would not be toward them.” For the usage of “soul” presupposed here see BDB 660 s.v. נֶפֶשׁ 6 in the light of the complaints and petitions in Jeremiah’s prayer in 14:19, 21. |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 15:18) |
1 sn Jeremiah is speaking of the stream beds or wadis which fill with water after the spring rains but often dry up in the summer time. A fuller picture is painted in Job 6:14-21. This contrasts with the earlier metaphor that God had used of himself in Jer 2:13. |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 16:19) |
1 sn The shift here is consistent with the interruptions that have taken place in chapters 14 and 15 and in Jeremiah’s response to God’s condemnation of the people of Judah’s idolatry in chapter 10 (note especially vv. 6-16). |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 17:6) |
1 tn This word occurs only here and in Jer 48:6. It has been identified as a kind of juniper, which is a short shrub with minute leaves that look like scales. For a picture and more discussion see Fauna and Flora of the Bible, 131. |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 18:7) |
1 tn The word “Jeremiah” is not in the text but it is implicit from the introduction in v. 5 that he is being addressed. It is important to see how the rhetoric of this passage is structured. The words of vv. 7-10 lead up to the conclusion “So now” in v. 11 which in turns leads to the conclusion “Therefore” in v. 13. The tense of the verb in v. 12 is very important. It is a vav consecutive perfect indicating the future (cf. GKC 333 §112.p, r); their response is predictable. The words of vv. 7-10 are addressed to Jeremiah (v. 5) in fulfillment of the |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 19:3) |
3 sn Careful comparison of the use of this term throughout this passage and comparison with 7:31-33 which is parallel to several verses in this passage will show that the reference is to the Valley of Ben Hinnom which will become a Valley of Slaughter (see v. 6 and 7:32). |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 19:6) |
1 tn This phrase (Heb “Oracle of the |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 19:9) |
1 sn Cannibalism is one of the penalties for disobedience to their covenant with the |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 19:12) |
1 tn This phrase (Heb “Oracle of the |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 21:2) |
2 tn The dominant spelling of this name is actually Nebuchadrezzar which is closer to his Babylonian name Nebu kudduri uzzur. An alternate spelling which is found 6 times in the book of Jeremiah and 17 times elsewhere is Nebuchadnezzar which is the form of the name that is usually used in English versions. |
| (0.58807785714286) | (Jer 22:5) |
1 sn Heb “I swear by myself.” Oaths were guaranteed by invoking the name of a god or swearing by “his life.” See Jer 12:16; 44:26. Since the |
