Do not look on me in my sorrow, nor expect me to look on you. God could turn away Jeremiah. The meaning is, that they should … In addition, the Lord also has a word to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 14:11. "Jeremiah," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog. Because the ground is parched, a. Then the LORD said to me, “Do not pray for this people, for their good. So, God tells Jeremiah that he doesn’t want that faithful prophet to intercede for his people anymore. But – to the extent that we engage in fleshly thoughts and practices, we will receive corruption for it. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. God is the one who decides when it falls and when it doesn’t. they have not [refrained/kept in check] their feet [i.e., from running away from God]. [God said to Moses] Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them [id est, the Israelites for making and worshipping the golden calf], and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation. Answer: It will look like death everywhere. And the iniquity of our fathers, God keeps his word. To begin, Jeremiah 14:2 speaks of the effect of the promised drought on the nation of Judah and city of Jerusalem – as well as their inhabitants, generally. Jeremiah 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the Book of Jeremiah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. 1. Jeremiah 17:14. Let mine eyes run down.] For our backslidings are many, neither have I [commanded/commissioned] them, the [plowmen/farmers] were [ashamed/put to shame], The Catastrophic Drought (vv.1-6) Jeremiah 14:1 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the droughts. He would remember and punish their sins. And so at this point in Deuteronomy 28, Israel was ready to finally enter the Promised Land. Have You utterly rejected Judah? d. Yet You, O LORD, are in our midst, and we are called by Your name; do not leave us! Those are listed in Deuteronomy 28:1-14. Jeremiah 14:2. BACKSLIDER Jeremiah 14:7 A. Biblical Interpretation of Backsliding. They were responsible for rejecting the words of the true prophets (Jeremiah and others like him) and for receiving the smooth but false words of the false prophets. 7 [Jeremiah says] O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, i. They did not join him.” (Clarke). And her gates languish; and the cry of Jerusalem [is gone up/has ascended]. a. And like a traveler who turns aside to tarry for a night? And Jeremiah has shown himself to be in the same league as Moses, the intercessor of old. Jeremiah points to the false prophets’ fault in the matter. The Lord pronounces condemnation on them; but as the people loved to have it so, they were not to escape judgments. This punishment is certain, unless they turn to the Lord. ii. And so, Jeremiah recognizes those realities. And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? The covenant has been broken! The Father hears him pray [interceding for us], His dear anointed one. God simply told Jeremiah, When they fast, I will not hear their cry. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. We looked for peace, but there was no good; I get a bill every month from my city’s water department. They prophesy of visions and revelations they have never seen or heard. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Commentary, Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22, Richard W. Nysse, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013. Asking questions with obvious answers. Jeremiah is indicating that if God totally destroys Judah, then the Lord’s name and reputation will suffer some damage. Thankfully, as we noted last time, we apparently cannot break the New Covenant like Israel broke the Mosaic Covenant. b. The message in these two verses is – God is not going to hear intercession for Judah anymore. So, the people who are supposed to be representing the Lord to the people – his prophets – are actually saying the exact opposite of what God is promising to do to them. For the virgin daughter of my people b. Are there any among the idols that can cause rain? i. “Drought had been threatened for disobedience (Deuteronomy 28:23-24) and was part of the covenant curses. Click on the different category headings to find out more. But that doesn’t stop him from coming back to the Lord one more time in Jeremiah 14:19-22 and interceding for the people. And yet if you need it and it doesn’t come, you can’t pay enough to get it to come. Like a mighty one who cannot save? 3. ... Jeremiah 17:14(NASB) Verse Thoughts. What kind of wealth will be diminished according to Proverbs 13 11. 14 Then the LORD said, 'These prophets are telling lies in my name. The insincere repentance offered would never be enough. What can love do when even the gates of prayer are ordered to be closed? ], the prophets say unto them [i.e., on your behalf]. “O, how dreadful is the state of that people in reference to whom the Lord says to his ministers, Pray not for them; or, what amounts nearly to a prohibition, withholds from his ministers the spirit of prayer and intercession in behalf of the people!” (Clarke). It must go beyond a feeling. This kind of wording is very similar to another man who interceded with God for his rebellious people. Ah, Lord GOD! D. The UBS Handbook For Translators outlines the unit as follows (pp. And the cry of Jerusalem has gone up. 2 Judah mourneth, “On the back of that confusion came despair; ‘they covered their heads.’ The Orientals cover their heads when in the deepest grief, as David did, when he went over the brook Kedron. ii. At least Jeremiah is acknowledging that fact. 15 Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? The prophets prophesy lies [in my name/while claiming my authority]: I sent them not, 10 Thus saith the LORD [unto/about] this people. 5 Yea, the [hind/doe] also [calved/gave birth] in the field, and [forsook/abandoned] it, Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. But I never get a bill for the rain that falls on my grass and on my garden crops and on my trees and bushes. Therefore the LORD does not accept them; [Thus/Even so/Truly] have they loved to [wander/go astray], Drought, Famine, Sword - This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought: “Judah mourns, her cities languish; they wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. He knew that man's heart is deceitful above all things, and that fallen man can be swept into deep despondency when faith in the Lord fails or falters. And the wild donkeys stood in the desolate heights; Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. And this is informative for us regarding how God thinks about false teachers and those who follow them. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. For there was no rain in the land, These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Jeremiah 29 is addressed to the exiles in Babylon. And Moses was compelled to remind this new generation of their responsibilities under this covenant that God made with this nation about 40 years previous. The Lord’s purpose in sending the drought was to bring the nation to repentance.” (Feinberg), iii. We have sinned against You. “In spite of it, Jeremiah continued to plead for the people, and that Jehovah permitted him to do so, patiently arguing with him.” (Morgan), ii. Are there any among the idols that can cause rain? Jeremiah’s preaching will cost him dearly. Well, as I say, God indeed kept his word to his people Israel – in a way that was decidedly disadvantageous for them. Jeremiah has interceded for his people. It’s totally free. yea, both the prophet and the priest go about into a land [that they know not/without any real understanding]. In Jeremiah 14:17-18 the Lord commands Jeremiah to recite a lament to the people concerning their fate if they don’t repent. And therefore, Jeremiah hopes against hope in this God that he will show mercy once more to his rebellious covenant-breaking people. c. By sword and famine those prophets shall be consumed: The false prophets who spoke words of peace and safety when it was a time to repent and prepare for judgment would themselves be special targets of the sword and famine to come. But he cannot and will not turn away his interceding son – our Lord Jesus Christ – whose primary activity currently is to pray for you and me to the Father. But next time in Jeremiah 15 we’ll hear the Lord’s response to Jeremiah’s follow-up attempt at intercession. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. And he’s also in the midst of Judah. Warren Wiersbe gives chapters 14-17 the title--Sermon’s, supplication and sobs! Their nobles have sent their lads for water, they went to the cisterns and found no water, The deer also gave birth in the field, but left because there was no grass, O the Hope of Israel, his Savior in time of trouble, why should You be like a stranger in the land, Why should You be like a man astonished, like a mighty one who cannot save, Thus they have loved to wander; they have not restrained their feet, When they fast, I will not hear their cry, I will consume them by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, You shall not see the sword, nor shall you have famine, but I will give you assured peace in this place, I have not sent them, commanded them, nor spoken to them; they prophesy a false vision, By sword and famine those prophets shall be consumed, Shall be cast out into the streets because of the famine and the sword, Let my eyes flow with tears night and day, The virgin daughter of my people has been broken with a mighty stroke, Both prophet and priest go about in a land they do not know, We looked for peace, but there was no good, Do not abhor us, for Your name’s sake; do not disgrace the throne of Your glory. And let them not cease; One that is, therefore, unbreakable. b. Shall be cast out into the streets because of the famine and the sword: Hearing and believing the words of the false prophets did not make it true. For example, God will never leave us. c. Therefore we will wait for You: The humbled, surrendered, and submitted heart simply looks to God in patient reliance. In their distress none of the idols of the Gentiles could help them, nor could the heavens give rain of themselves. and if I enter into the city, then behold them that are sick [with famine/because of starvation]! He called upon God to act upon that nearness and identification. I cover my head, for it is all over with me.’“ (Spurgeon). The grass is all dead because there’s no rain. God still holds to punishing the people in addition to the false prophets. Jeremiah 15. And this drought came because of the people’s sins. So too for our entertaining sin in our lives. The source of their words was thedeceit of their heart. Now, at this point, Jeremiah has attempted to intercede for his people. In Jeremiah 14:13 he brings to the Lord’s attention that a good deal of the blame for the people’s disobedience and breaking of the covenant falls on their teachers and religious leaders. Jeremiah 14:17 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Jeremiah 14:17, NIV: "Speak this word to them: ''Let my eyes overflow with tears night and day without ceasing; for the Virgin Daughter, my people, has suffered a grievous wound, a crushing blow." Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Jeremiah confesses the collective sin of the people and asks the Lord to act and reverse the drought in Jeremiah 14:7. and there is no healing for us? “The people should have known that the Lord punishes sin, and they should not have believed the false prophets. They have not restrained their feet. They would suffer under the same judgment the false prophets said would never come. Do not disgrace the throne of Your glory. Then Jeremiah 14:3-4 highlight the effect of this promised drought on individuals in a more focused fashion. Here in Jeremiah, God has promised drought for breaking the covenant. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Or it could be stating that all of this is happening in part at least because these two groups who should know where they’re going so that they can lead others right are wandering just like everyone else from where they should be. Jeremiah ends this chapter by acknowledging to God his totally unique power and essence – he’s the only God there is! 1. In the blessings section of Deuteronomy 28:12 the Lord wants to bless his people with rain. He forbade Jeremiah to plead for them. Let’s consider rain for a moment. It began with an utter confession of guilt and an appeal to pure mercy, not what they deserved. Again and again Jehovah replied, showing His servant the uselessness of all such praying.” (Morgan), And the LORD said to me, “The prophets prophesy lies in My name. In fact, in Jeremiah 14:5-6 animals are presented as suffering as well. Jeremiah 14: More comments Jer 14:1. i. Deuteronomy 28 then – right at the end of the book –is Moses telling the people of the blessings promised for keeping this covenant. And punish their sins.”. Further, God also had to reject the prayers of his sinful people according to Jeremiah 14:12. The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, “Thus speaks the LORD God of Israel, saying: ‘Write in a book for yourself all the words that I have spoken to you. their eyes [did fail/are strained], b. O the Hope of Israel, his Savior in time of trouble, why should You be like a stranger in the land: Having come to God with humility and repentance, now the appeal sought to remind God that He was Israel’s Hope and Savior, and asked Him to not be a stranger to them and their great need. Yet Jeremiah was not the only one who claimed to bring such a word. “The word drought is plural here, indicating a series of such disasters, each one leaving the survivors less able to face the next.” (Kidner). A model of repentance never fulfilled. Let my eyes flow with tears night and day: It wasn’t a happy or triumphant thing for Jeremiah to know that he was a true prophet and those who said smooth things were false prophets. © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . and the gates thereof languish; It is significant that God had to tell Jeremiah not to pray; the assumption is that he would pray and that God had to tell him not to. The corruption will eventually develop and we will be forced to reap its results. 13 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever. “The prophet urged excuses for the people, and cried for mercy upon them, and that persistently. “Have you come to a very difficult, place? Jeremiah, like Isaiah, is an anthology and is not structured chronologically. Now, I mentioned Moses a few moments ago. The people were brought low because of the lack lf life-giving water (they were ashamed and confounded). they were [ashamed/put to shame/disappointed] and [confounded/humiliated/dismayed], and covered their heads. He’s a model of persevering in prayer – even for his enemies. Our Price: $27.99 Save: $12.00 (30%) Buy Now. (1-6) The droughts upon Judah. 12 When they fast, I will not hear their cry; Jeremiah 14. That’s confusing. 18 If I go forth into the [field/country], then behold [the/those] slain [with the sword/in battle]! In the Mosaic Covenant he promised a drought if the people broke that covenant. Now, as we move past Jeremiah 14:18, we enter the last sub-section of this chapter. And yet, a promise is a promise. Thus they have loved to wander; they have not restrained their feet: God responded to the imagined repentant one – they were just in the imagination. i. Drought was also a special issue for ancient Israel and Judah, because the often-worshipped Canaanite idol Baal was thought to be the god of weather and rain. I did not send them or tell them to speak. He had been divinely called to denounce Israel's spiritual apostasy and proclaim severe judgement upon them. The Lord is pretty comprehensive in Deuteronomy 28 about how he planned to bless or curse based on the people’s choice to obey or disobey. the saviour thereof in time of [trouble/distress]. He will remember their iniquity now, Kaitlyn Stickley. Therefore thus says the LORD concerning the prophets who prophesy in My name, whom I did not send, and who say, ‘Sword and famine shall not be in this land’—’By sword and famine those prophets shall be consumed!’”. One of the areas that the Lord speaks of in Deuteronomy 28 is the matter of sending rain. It’s because they broke the covenant! And when nothing in their ground grows, they can’t eat anything. Hast thou [utterly/completely] rejected Judah? c. For we have sinned against you: This was God’s desired result of the trouble to come upon them – to bring them to a full knowledge of their wickedness and iniquity. 14 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth. Yes, the deer also gave birth in the field, So, Jeremiah has been turned back by the Lord twice. Second, though, there’s a time when human intercession with God fails. The Real Meaning of Jeremiah 29:11 Just because you're a Christian, it doesn't mean you'll never experience suffering. The judgment of the nation is spoken of here because the people were willing to be deceived.” (Feinberg), “And the people to whom they prophesy shall be cast out in the streets of Jerusalem because of the famine and the sword; they will have no one to bury them—them nor their wives, their sons nor their daughters—for I will pour their wickedness on them.”. In 14:1-6 God portrays to Jeremiah the people’s lamentable plight instead of their describing it to him. Ok, so, what will that look like in reality? This letter reflects a traumatized community who has … Continue reading "Commentary on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14" because there was no grass. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. Therefore the LORD does not accept them: Because the repentant one was only imagined, God would not accept an unfaithful people. and [a thing of nought/futility/worthless predictions], We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Or can the heavens give showers? Why should You be like a stranger in the land, And yet, amazingly, the Lord still wants Jeremiah to plead with the people – which is why I think repentance is still an option for them. 1 The word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah on the occasion of the drought. let it come now. When you sow seed it doesn’t become a full plant the next day. 1 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth. The repentance described in Jeremiah 14:7-9 was wonderful, but not real. They mourn for the land, Jeremiah 14:1 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth. But – at the same time that God recognizes the influence of the false prophets on the people’s behavior and thinking – he doesn’t let the people off the hook. they are black unto the ground [i.e., in black mourning clothes, on the ground]; i. c. Both prophet and priest go about in a land they do not know: Those who should have been a light and a guide to the people of God were themselves blind. i. Jeremiah probably hoped to explain or excuse the lack of repentance among the people and leaders of Judah. “Jeremiah’s acquaintance with country-life is shown in the aptness of his illustrations: the hind [deer] is a creature renowned for the care of her young; the wild asses [donkeys] are amongst the hardiest of animals, well able to endure drought.” (Cundall). Not even nature separated from God can do it (can the heavens give showers?). Since You have made all these. It means, ‘I cannot face it. because there was no [grass/vegetation/food] [i.e., they were trying hard to look for food but couldn’t find it]. 12 Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? remember, [break/annul] not thy covenant with us. Please read Jeremiah 17:1-14 completely before beginning. And of course deer aren’t the only animals affected by this promised drought. They return with their jars unfilled; dismayed and despairing, they cover their heads. And Christ is with us always. Jeremiah was a sensitive man who wore his heart on his sleeve. The chapter began with concern over the droughts. What approach to making money will increase it according to Proverbs 13 11? He is told that he must not pray for the people, and God seems determined to smite them. They covered their heads. In fact, Jeremiah goes so far as to even suggest that God is looking kind of weak for not helping his people in their distress in Jeremiah 14:9. He cannot turn away the presence of his son. or can the heavens give showers? The false prophets were the most criminal. Surely, God will relent and deal only with those false prophets! therefore we [will wait upon/hope in] thee: Deuteronomy is – among other things – Moses’ retelling of the Law that he received from the Lord back in the book of Exodus. i. Repentance, confession, humility before God that is only in the mind (or heart) but not in genuine action to Him is of no effect. and we are called by thy name [i.e., we belong to you]; And therefore, Jeremiah begs the Lord to help them. You can also change some of your preferences. Well, so, the Lord just laid out certain punishment on both the false prophets and the people. Their sincere and sustained repentance would not only benefit themselves, but also the natural world. 2 Judah mourneth, and the gates thereof languish; they are black unto the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up. Notice how, after he is told that he must not pray, he edges his way up towards the throne of grace and, at last, he does what he is told not to do.” (Spurgeon). Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 14:10-16 The Lord calls the Jews this people, not his people. The people who buy the books, and listen to the messages, and attend the services, and contribute to the so-called “ministry” of modern-day false teachers will not escape the punishment that those false teachers themselves face. Jeremiah 17:1-14 • The Deceitful Heart This study comes from week 65 of the Reading Plan, Jeremiah 13-25. Halelujah for that! Jeremiah is a bold man in the presence of the people. After that, he goes back to the people again in Jeremiah 14:12. And they will be judged accordingly. And they have transferred themselves into the realm of Deuteronomy 28:15-68 and all the curses and bad things that they deserve for disobeying their God. What happens when you gather wealth by labor according to Proverbs 13 11? As punishment for the sins of Judah, God was going to send the Babylonians to destroy Jerusalem and the temple and to carry away many of the people to Babylon. The nobles send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns but find no water. And once again, for us, folks, this was all coming on Israel because they had broken the Mosaic Covenant – a covenant which could be broken. This judgment began in the latter end of Josiah’s reign, but, as it should seem, continued in the beginning of Jehoiakim’s: for less judgments are sent to give warning … they returned with their vessels empty; • Verses 14:13-18 denounce false prophets who promise peace. They sniffed at the wind like jackals; You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. And so in Jeremiah 14:2-6 we have the effects of this promised drought graphically pictured for us. 1. and behold [trouble/terror]! This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. 22 Are there any among the [vanities/worthless idols] of the Gentiles that can cause rain? And for the time of healing, and there was trouble. Slow to anger and abounding in loving-kindness according to Psalm 103. i. But the rest of that chapter – Deuteronomy 28:15-68 is a listing of all the bad things that would happen to the people if they broke this covenant. “Dearth”: Jeremiah seems to actually give the prophecy of this chapter during a drought in … Jeremiah 14:2 Context. And the people to whom they prophesy: God did not consider those who received the words of the false prophets as without guilt. 9 Why shouldest thou be as a man [astonied/dismayed/helpless], Why have You stricken us so that there is no healing for us? b. Interceding for the people. That makes me think of Romans 8:22 where we’re reminded that the whole creation groans – not just you and I – but the whole creation groans as a result of sin and its consequences. One that as far as I can tell doesn’t have built-in instructions for what happens if we don’t keep it. The verse has only one meaning.
Dragon Dance Tyranitar Sword And Shield, Five Cheese Rigatoni Recipe, When Was Medford Oregon Founded, Investment Analysis And Portfolio Management 7th Edition Pdf, Second Largest Planet, Devops Portfolio Plans Beta, How Many Sunny Days In Moscow, Russia, Credit Karma Jpmcb Card,