An expected end—Rather, a future and a hope. The nation will not come to an end; the exile will be followed by a restoration.

For I know the thoughts ... —The word used for “saith the Lord” implies that the gracious promise came to the pr…

He confirms the same thing and uses many words because it was difficult to lift up minds completely broken down.

For the world suffers from …

For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the
Lord
The purposes and reso…

Let people beware how they call those prophets whom they choose according to their own fancies, and how they consider their fancies and dreams to b…

1. Here, he refutes the false consolations of the prophets who were consoling the captives in Babylonia.

1. He refutes their false…