Balm—that is, balsam, the usual remedy for wounds (Jeremiah 8:22).

In vain shalt ...—Or, in vain hast…

Go up into Gilead, and take balm ... —The words have the tone of a triumphant irony. The “balm of Gilead” was regarded as…

The Prophet adds nothing new here, but confirms by another metaphor what he had said before. He then says that the slaughter would be like a fatal …

Still the irony or sarcasm is continued.

The whole word of God is against those who do not obey the gospel of Christ; but it is for those, even Gentiles, who turn to Him. The prophecy begi…