Jeremiah’s answer here is even more unfavorable than that which is given in (Jeremiah 21:4–7). So hopeless is resistance that the disab…

Deceive not yourselves ... —Literally, Deceive not your souls. The words indicate that the king and his counselo…

The Prophet confirms the former verse, and it was indeed necessary that this should be added. For though Zedekiah might not have freed himself from…

Thus says the Lord, do not deceive yourselves
Or, "your souls"; with a false opinion, a vain persuasion and belief o…

Many people witness the fatal effects of other people's sins, yet heedlessly step into their places and follow the same destructive course.

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Here, the prophet’s response is given.

1. He excludes the help of Egypt: behold the army of pharaoh. For Egypt shall …