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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Vanities. — That is, as in Jeremiah 10:8, the idols of the pagans, powerless and perishable.

O splendid perseverance of importunity—strong resolve of a forbidden intercession! "You, O Lord our God, tell us not to pray, but we cannot restrai…

In order to conciliate the favor of God, Jeremiah says here that with Him is the only remedy in extreme difficulties. It is as though by professing…

Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can
cause rain ?
&c.] The bless…

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.