David Guzik commentary on Jeremiah 14, describes a model of repentance never fulfilled by the people of Judah, and in which God exposes false prophets.

This chapter was penned upon occasion of a great drought, for want of rain. This judgment began in the latter end of Josiah's reign.

This verse demonstrates the attitude of a repentant nation; stating that they are in sin, they turn away from their past indulgences and praise God for being ...

Jeremiah acknowledged his own sins, and those of the people, but pleaded with the Lord to remember his covenant. In their distress none of the idols of the ...

Once God is active in punishment, the only way out comes from God. That is what is being pleaded here, and the plea is rejected by God. God is, in this text, ...

21 авг. 2023 г. · Jeremiah 14 is a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commands. Yet, it also emphasizes the relentless plea for mercy, ...

'" 14And the Lord said to me: "The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying ...

"The prophets say unto them" This is a reference to the false prophets; and this is an account of how Jeremiah, "tried to excuse the people by blaming the false ...

The text interprets this natural disaster as God's punishment of Judah for its sins. The people are depicted as pleading with God to forgive them. “We ...

Jeremiah is teaching the people to plead God's mercy and his covenant commitment as the ground for his action. It is only on the basis of grace that they can ...