Scripture Spot Logo

The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed; and unto this day they drink none, for they obey their father`s commandment: but I have spoken unto you, rising up early and speaking; and ye have not hearkened unto me.

Commentaries

...

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Are performed – Are established, that is, are maintained in full force.

To this day – that is, for more than 200 years.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here Jeremiah applies the example which he had related, for what follows is God’s complaint—that He was less regarded by His people than Jonadab wa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his
sons, not to drink wine, are performed

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The trial of the Rechabites' constancy was for a sign; it made the disobedience of the Jews to God the more marked. The Rechabites were obedient to…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Here, their disobedience is condemned. This is shown in two ways:

    • First, different merits are compared as God expresses …

Sermons

Loading sermons...

Catechisms

Loading catechisms...

Confessions

Loading confessions...

Devotionals

Loading devotionals...