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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:13

When he uttereth his voice , etc. The phrase is difficult, but the Authorized Version probably gives the right sense. God's "voice" is the thunder ( Psalms 29:3 ), which is accompanied by the gathering of heavy clouds ("His pavilion round about him," Psalms 18:11 ). He causeth the vapors to ascend, etc.; the storm-clouds coming up more and more thickly from the horizon. From this point the verse agrees with Psalms 135:7 (the psalm is full of such reminiscences, and is obviously very... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:14

Before these natural miracles, all men, except those who have been enlightened by revelation, are without knowledge (so, and not in his knowledge, we ought to render); i . e . without insight into their origin and meaning (compare the overwhelming series of questions in the sublime theophany in Job, Jeremiah 28:1-17 :39.). Every founder is confounded by , etc.; rather, every goldsmith is brought to shame by the graven image ; for how can the work which has needed all the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:15

The very essence of idols is vanity ; they are unreal as "a breath;" they are, not so much the work of errors as a work of mockery , i . e . not opus rise dignum , but a work which rewards the efforts bestowed upon its production by disappointment. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:16

The portion of Jacob ; i . e . Jehovah. The phrase appears to have been coined at a lower level of religion, when every nation was supposed to have its own patron deity; just as the prophet says, ironically, to the fetish-worshippers of Israel, "Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion" ( Isaiah 57:5 ), and Moses, in Deuteronomy ( Deuteronomy 4:19 ), speaks of the host of heaven as having been "divided [ i . e . assigned] unto all nations under the whole heaven."... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:16

God the Portion of Israel. I. GOD IS PECULIARLY RELATED TO HIS OWN PEOPLE . The previous verses describe the universal supremacy of God and the claims he has over all his creatures. He is not one among many gods, but the only God; he is the Creator of all things, in him all things consist, all men live only through him. He is gracious to all his human family, he is willing to give his richest blessings to all mankind. Still, there are other and special relations which God... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:16

The Portion of Jacob. By this expression, " the Portion of Jacob," is meant the Lord God. Once again it is met with in Jeremiah's prophecy ( Jeremiah 51:1-64 .), where several of the verses of this chapter, our text amongst the rest, are repeated word for word. It is interesting to inquire the probable reason for this beautiful but unusual name being given to God. That God is the Portion of his people is a precious truth often declared. But this form of that precious truth is unusual,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 10:12

Discretion - Or, understanding. The three attributes ascribed to the Creator are very remarkable. The creation of the earth, the material world, is an act of “power;” the “establishing,” i. e., the ordering and arranging it as a place fit for man’s abode, is the work of his “wisdom;” while the spreading out the heavens over it like a tent is an act of “understanding,” or skill. Naturally, the consideration of these attributes has led many to see here an allusion to the Holy Trinity. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 10:13

When ... - i. e., the rushing downpour of rain follows immediately upon the thunder. The rest of the verse is identical with marginal reference; but probably the words belong to Jeremiah, the Psalm being of comparatively late date.With rain - For the rain Psalms 135:7. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 10:14

In his knowledge - Rather, “without knowledge; i. e., on comparing his powerless idols with the terrific grandeur of a tropical thunderstorm the man who can still worship them instead of the Creator is destitute of knowledge.Every founder ... - Or, “every goldsmith is put to shame etc.” He has exhausted his skill on what remains an image. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 10:15

Rather, “They are vanity, a work of mockery,” deserving only ridicule and contempt. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 10:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 10:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 10:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 10:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 10:15

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