Jeremiah suggested two difficulties: the first, inexperience, and the second, timidity. God now removes the first of these. Inexperience is no obst…

The Lord said unto me. —The misgiving, which was not reluctance, is met by words of encouragement. God gave the work; He …

Now, even a child can often repeat anything that has been said to him; to say what he is told is not beyond his capacity. And, after all, this is a…

After speaking of his call, the Prophet adds that he initially refused his office, and he states this for two reasons. First, so that he might clea…

But the Lord said to me, say not, I am a child This excuse will not be admitted: for you will go to all that …

Jeremiah's early call to the work and office of a prophet is stated. He was to be a prophet, not only to the Jews but also to the neighbouring nati…

1. Here begins the discourse of the book itself. First, the office of prophet is enjoined upon Jeremiah. Second, a prophecy is given to the …