jeremiah-23:1-6,-luke-23:33-40-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 23:5-6

The righteous Scion of David. What is general in Jeremiah 23:3 and Jeremiah 23:4 now becomes exceedingly definite. Attention is directed to one particular person in whom shall center all the blessings that can come through a king worthy of the name. The days are coming in which he will rule in the midst of a kingdom worthy of him. Jehovah sees these days coming as a watchman might observe people approaching in the far distance and moving steadily in the right direction. These days are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 23:6

Israel shall dwell safely . In the parallel passage ( Jeremiah 33:16 ) we read "Jerusalem," and there can hardly be a doubt that "Jerusalem" ought to be restored here. This is not the-only instance in which, by mistake, the scribe has written "Israel" instead of "Jerusalem" (see Jeremiah 32:30 , Jeremiah 32:32 ; Jeremiah 51:49 ; Zephaniah 3:14 ; Zechariah 12:1 ). In Zechariah 1:19 the scribe discovered his mistake, and wrote the right word, "Jerusalem," after the wrong one,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 23:6

The new name. (See also Jeremiah 33:16 .) God's people are to have a new name. In the epistle to the Church at Pergamos, every one "that overcometh" is assured that he will receive "a white stone, and in the stone a new name written" ( Revelation 2:17 ). This is suggestive, not only of a change of character, but of a change of reputation. The redeemed will no longer be thought of in connection with the old associations of their sin and shame. These will be forgotten, and a new name... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 23:6

The Lord our Righteousness. How pleasant it is, after a traveler has for long days of travel been occupied in passing through a dreary, monotonous country, to come to a region where Nature puts on her loveliest and most attractive aspect; where, instead of fiat plains, unrelieved by hill or dale, or any object on which the wearied eye can fasten with delight, you find yourself in a land of noble rivers and rushing torrents, lofty mountains and exquisite valleys, flourishing cities and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:1

The pastors - shepherds, i. e., civil rulers Jeremiah 2:8.The sheep of My pasture - literally, of My pasturing, the sheep of whom I am shepherd. The people do not belong to the rulers but to God. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:2

They had scattered them first spiritually by leading them into idolatry; and secondly, many had literally been taken to Egypt with Jehoahaz, many in Jehoiakim’s time had fled there, while others fell away to the Chaldaeans: and finally the best of the land had been carried to Babylon with Jeconiah.Driven away - i. e., made them outcasts. In the East, shepherds never drive their flocks, but go ahead of them John 10:4-5.Have not visited them - i. e., have not concerned yourselves about their... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:3

While there is no promise of restoration for the kings, there is for the people (see Jeremiah 4:27), because they had been led astray by their rulers.Have driven them - The evil shepherds drove the people into exile by leading them into sin: and God by inflicting punishment.Their folds - Or, their pastures. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:4

Shepherds - Men like Ezra, Nehemiah, and the Maccabees, raised up especially by God. It is a revocation of the promise made to David 2 Samuel 7:12-16 so far as the earthly throne was concerned.They shall fear no more ... - The effect of good government will be general security.Neither shall they be lacking - Not one sheep shall be missing or lost. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:5

Even with the temporal kingship abolished, David’s mercies are still sure.A righteous Branch - Or, sprout, germ (see Isaiah 4:2 note). The sprout is that in which the root springs up and grows, and which, if it be destroyed, makes the root perish also.And a king shall reign ... - Rather, and he shall reign as king. David’s family is to be dethroned (temporally), that it may reign gloriously (spiritually). But compare Jeremiah 33:17, note; Jeremiah 33:25, note. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:6

This is his name whereby he shall be called - From remote antiquity the person here spoken of has been understood to be “the righteous germ,” and this alone is in accordance with the grammar and the sense. Nevertheless, because Jeremiah Jeremiah 33:15-16 applies the name also to Jerusalem, some understand it of Israel.the Lord OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS - Messiah is here called:(1) Yahweh, and(2) our righteousness, because He justifies us by His merits.Some render, He by whom Yahweh works righteousness.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 23:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 23:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 23:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 23:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 23:6

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