As the exile was God’s doing for their good, they were to make the best of their position and acquire wealth and influence; whereas if they were al…

Thus saith the Lord of hosts ... —We have here the nearest parallel in the Old Testament to the Epistles which make up so…

This is the substance of the message, which the Prophet undoubtedly explained to them in detail; but here he only briefly touches on what he wrote …

Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel For the letter was written by the order of the Lord, was indited by him, and was sen…

The written word of God is as truly given by inspiration of God as His spoken word. The zealous servant of the Lord will use every means to benefit…

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

1. He refutes their false…