jeremiah-9:24,-jeremiah-22:15-16-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 9:24

The knowledge of God relates to three leading attributes, the combination of which is very instructive. First, loving-kindness. This is not to be understood in a vague and general sense of the love of God to all mankind; the term has a special connotation with regard to the Israelitish people. God shows loving-kindness to those with whom he is in covenant; hence the combination "loving-kindness and faithfulness" ( Psalms 85:10 , corrected version), and as here (comp. Psalms 5:7 , Psalms... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 9:24

This is the prophet’s remedy for the healing of the nation. It is the true understanding and knowledge of God, of which the first means the spiritual enlightenment of the mind 1 Corinthians 2:13-14, the other the training of the heart unto obedience John 8:31-32. This knowledge of God is further said to find in Him three chief attributes,(1) “lovingkindness,” i. e., readiness to show grace and mercy;(2) “judgment,” a belief in which is declared in Hebrews 11:6 to be essential to faith;(3)... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Jeremiah 9:23-24 . Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom Let not men value themselves on account of their wisdom, strength, or riches, which are things in themselves of a very uncertain continuance, and such calamities are coming, (see Jeremiah 9:25-26,) in which they will stand the owners of them in very little stead. The only true, valuable endowment is the knowledge of God, not as he is in himself, which is too high an attainment for poor mortals to pretend to, but with respect to his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 9:23-26

Knowledge of the only true God (9:23-10:16)People may have knowledge, power and wealth, but these are no substitute for a true understanding and knowledge of God (23-24). The Judeans may have been circumcised as a sign that they are the covenant people of God, but in their hearts they have not been true to God or the covenant. They might as well be uncircumcised like their heathen neighbours. Israel’s rite of circumcision is no more beneficial to disobedient people than the heathen rite of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 9:24

let him, &c. Quoted in 1 Corinthians 1:31 . knoweth Me. This lies at the foundation of everything: of all trust in God (for One unknown cannot be trusted at all); of all pleasing (Ephesians 1:17 . Colossians 1:9 , Colossians 1:10 ; 1 John 5:20 ). The want of it led to Gentile corruption (Romans 1:28 ); to Israel's fall (Isaiah 1:3 .Luke 19:42 , Luke 19:44 ); and all future blessing is wrapt up in it: for Israel (Jeremiah 31:34 .Isaiah 54:13; Isaiah 54:13 ); and for creation (Isaiah 11:9... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Jeremiah 9:23-24. Let not the wise man glory, &c.— "Unless this wisdom hath for its object God himself, and teaches us to despise ourselves, to be humbled beneath the mighty hand of God, and to glory in him alone. All other wisdom is vain and dangerous." Phocylides has said excellently, If wisdom, strength, or riches be thy lot; Boast not, but rather think thou hast them not: One God alone, from whom these gifts proceed, Is wise, is mighty, and is rich indeed. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 9:24

24. Nothing but an experimental knowledge of God will save the nation. understandeth—theoretically; in the intellect. knoweth—practically: so as to walk in My ways (Jeremiah 22:16; Job 22:21; 1 Corinthians 1:31). loving kindness—God's mercy is put in the first and highest place, because without it we should flee from God in fear and despair. judgment . . . righteousness—loving-kindness towards the godly; judgment towards the ungodly; righteousness the most perfect fairness in all cases... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Proper grounds for boasting 9:23-24This reflection on the nature of true wisdom contrasts strongly with the preceding dirge. In such crucial days, Judah’s only hope lay in her relationship with God. The thematic connection with the context is judgment. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:24

Instead, the person who felt satisfied should "boast" because he or she understood and knew Yahweh as a God who loves and practices loyal love (loyalty, lovingkindness, steadfast love, unfailing devotion, merciful love, Heb. hesed), justice (Heb. mishpat), and righteousness (right, integrity, deliverance, salvation, Heb. sedaqa) on the earth. Truly knowing the Lord in this way implies participating with Him in valuing and practicing these essential covenant virtues. The standard is not social... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 9:1-26

1-22. The prophet continues his lament. The impending doom.2. A lodging place, etc.] a caravanserai (khan), supplying a bare shelter, even the most desolate spot, if he may thereby escape the crimes of Jerusalem.7. Melt.. try] i.e. remove the dross, and test whether the metal is now pure. 8. His wait] RV ’wait for him.’10. Habitations] RV ’pastures.’11. Dragons] RV ’jackals’; so in Jeremiah 49:33. 12. For what, etc.] rather (with RV), a new question, ’Wherefore is?’ etc. Why this heavy... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 9:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 9:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 9:23-26

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 9:24

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 9:24

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:24

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 9:1-26

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