Jeremiah 6:25 KJV,NLT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 6:18-30

Here, I. God appeals to all the neighbours, nay, to the whole world, concerning the equity of his proceedings against Judah and Jerusalem (Jer. 6:18, 19): ?Hear, you nations, and know particularly, O congregation of the mighty, the great men of the nations, that take cognizance of the affairs of states about you and make remarks upon them. Observe now what is doing among those of Judah and Jerusalem; you hear of the desolations brought upon them, the earth rings of it, trembles under it; you... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 6:25

Go not forth into the field ,.... Either for pleasure, or for business; to take a walk in it for the air, or to till it, plough, sow, or reap; but keep within the city and its walls, there being danger: nor walk by the way ; in the high road from Jerusalem, to any town or village near it: for the sword of the enemy : or, "because there is a sword for the enemy" F2 כי חרב לאיוב "quoniam gladius est inimico", Munster, Vatablus, Junius & Tremellius; "quia (ibi) gladius... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 6:25

Verse 25 He confirms the previous verse. For the Jews, as it has been said, regarded all threatenings as nothing: it was hence necessary that they should be taught, not by words only, but be constrained to fear, by having the scene set before their eyes, that being thus constrained they might at least entertain some fear on account of the nearness of God’s vengeance. The Prophet then denounces war, and speaks as though they were already besieged, Go ye not forth, he says, into the field, etc.,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:1-30

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:18-30

God's appeal for vindication of his vengeance. Note— I. THE CHALLENGE . ( Jeremiah 6:18 .) God summons the nations, the Congregations, the earth, to serve as on a grand jury, and to vindicate by their verdict the righteousness of his procedure. Now, from this challenge we learn: 1. The universality of conscience . There is a moral sense, a knowledge of right and wrong, implanted in all men by God. It is "the light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world." 2.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:22-30

The enemy described; the terror consequent on his arrival; a rumored declaration of the moral cause of the judgment. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:25

Go not forth into the field . The "daughter of Zion" ( i . e . the personific population of Jerusalem) is cautioned against venturing outside the walls. The sword of the enemy ; rather, the enemy hath a sword . Fear is on every side ; Hebrew, magor missabib ; one of Jeremiah's favorite expressions (see Jeremiah 20:3 , Jeremiah 20:10 ; Jeremiah 46:5 ; Jeremiah 49:29 ; and comp. Psalms 31:13 (14) .). Naturally of a timid, retiring character, the prophet cannot help... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 6:25

For the sword of the enemy - literally, “for to the enemy a sword; i. e., for the enemy is armed,” he has a commission from God to execute judgment. See Jeremiah 12:12; Isaiah 10:5, and Psalms 17:13 note.Fear is on every side - Magor-Missabib, Jeremiah’s watchword (compare Jeremiah 20:3, Jeremiah 20:10). The “and” before it should be omitted. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 6:21-26

Jeremiah 6:21-26. Behold, I will lay stumbling-blocks before this people I will suffer such things to be laid in their way as shall be the occasion of their destruction. Or, I will bring calamities upon them, by which they shall fall. The neighbour and his friend shall perish Men of all sorts and conditions. Behold, a people cometh, &c. The Chaldeans are here again described, as in Jeremiah 5:15; a distant nation, violent, cruel, armed with bows and spears, and well mounted. A... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 6:1-30

Click image for full-size versionDestruction of Jerusalem and Judah (6:1-30)Jeremiah warns that the enemy forces will invade from the north. The citizens of Jerusalem should therefore flee from the city to the hilly regions south of Jerusalem, where they may be able to find refuge from the invaders (6:1-2). As shepherds lead their sheep to feed in new pastures, so will the enemy commanders lead their forces to ‘devour’ Jerusalem. They will attack by day and by night (3-5). In building their... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 6:18-30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 6:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 6:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:1-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:18-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:22-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 6:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 6:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 6:21-26

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 6:1-30

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