A parenthesis. As in Jeremiah 7:16, all intercession is forbidden, and for this reason: Prayer for others for the forgiveness of their sins is effe…

A green olive tree. —The parable is essentially the same, though a different symbol is chosen, as that of the vine of Isa…

The Prophet says first that the Jews had indeed been for a time like a fruitful and beautiful olive; then he adds, that this beauty would not preve…

The Lord called your name a green olive tree
That is, compared the Jewish church and people to one, and made them as…

Evil pursues sinners, and entangles them in snares from which they cannot free themselves. Now, in their distress, their many gods and many altars …

1. Here, he threatens an inescapable punishment for incorrigible guilt.

   1. He speaks of the punishment: behold I