A second earnest interce ion, acknowledging the wickedne of the nation, but appealing to the covenant and to God’s almighty power.

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And the iniquity. —The insertion of the conjunction weakens the force of the original. The wickedness which Israel confes…

He has advanced a step further now, to the confession of sin. If that is not really prayer, it always goes with it. It is the background of prayer,…

The Prophet here undoubtedly prescribes to the Jews the way of appeasing God. He had previously uttered a prayer, partly to reprove the people for …

We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers This is said by the pro…

Jeremiah acknowledged his own sins, and those of the people, but pleaded with the Lord to remember his covenant. In their distress none of the idol…

He begins his argument from the people's former love. Regarding this, there are four points.