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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 18:11-17

These verses seem to be the application of the general truths laid down in the foregoing part of the chapter to the nation of the Jews and their present state. I. God was now speaking concerning them to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy; for it is that part of the rule of judgment that their case agrees with (Jer. 18:11): ?Go, and tell them? (saith God), ?Behold I frame evil against you and devise against you. Providence in all its operations is plainly working towards your ruin. Look... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 18:11

Now therefore go to ,.... This is the application of the above general rules of procedure to the people of the Jews, and particularly that which relates to the destruction of a nation or kingdom, and the declaration of it in order to reclaim them: speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem , saying, thus saith the Lord ; or, "to the man of Judah" F21 אל איש יהודה "ad virum Jehudah", Montanus, Cocceius, Schmidt. ; the body of the Jewish nation, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 18:11

Verse 11 The Prophet is now bidden to turn his discourse to the Jews, that he might apply the doctrine of repentance, to which he had referred; for a doctrine generally stated, as it is well known, is less efflcient. He then contends here, as it were, in full force with his own nation: Say then to the Jews and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who indeed ought to have shewn the way to others, but were themselves the worst of all, return ye, he says, every one from his evil way. Here God shews, that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 18:8-12

A never-to-be-forgotten principle of interpretation. These verses plainly teach that all God's threatenings, even the most terrible, and all God's promises, even the most blessed, are conditional on the continuance of the moral character to which they were addressed . Now, this is— I. A CORDIAL AGAINST DESPAIR . When the convicted sinner—as the men of Nineveh—hear the awful denunciations of God's judgment, all hope seems to be forbidden. The Ninevites, to encourage themselves... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 18:11-12

The fatalism of the wicked. The conception of God's judicial omnipotence furnished in the parable of the potter is misinterpreted by the wicked. It is made a reason for continuing in their sin, they arguing that it is their fate, or needs be, to follow in the path they have chosen. I. IN THIS WE HAVE AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE SOWER OF EVIL HABIT . Sin has acquired such influence over the nature that it becomes its ruler. A recklessness born of desperation takes the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 18:11

The word rendered “frame” is a present participle, and is the same which as a noun means “a potter.” God declares that He is as free to do what He will with the Jews as the potter is free to shape as he will the clay.Devise a device - “I am purposing a purpose.” read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 18:11-12

Jeremiah 18:11-12. Now therefore speak to the men of Judah The Lord now commands his prophet to make a particular application of the more general doctrine which he had before delivered. Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I frame evil against you I have a work upon the wheel, which, when finished, will effect your ruin; it is therefore your wisdom now to return from your evil ways, and make your doings good. And they said, There is no hope Thou dost but labour in vain in talking to us. We... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 18:1-23

Lessons from the potter (18:1-23)A potter can make a lump of clay into whatever shape he wants. He can also change the kind of vessel he is making, if he thinks that conditions require it (18:1-4). As a potter determines the kind of vessel he makes, so God determines the destinies of nations, and this is the lesson that the people of Judah must learn (5-6). He may announce judgments on a nation, but he may withdraw those judgments if the nation repents. On the other hand, he may promise... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 18:11

men . Hebrew ish. I frame = I work (as the potter in Jeremiah 18:3 ) read more

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