Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 2:35

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 2:35

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 2:35

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Yet thou saidst, I am innocent; surely his anger is turned away from me. Behold, I will enter into judgment with thee, because thou sayest, I have not sinned." — Jeremiah 2:35 (ASV)

Because I am innocent - Rather, "But I am innocent," or, "I am acquitted." Those bloodstains cannot be on my skirts, because now, in King Josiah’s days, the idolatry of Manasseh has been put away.

Shall turn from me - Or, has turned away "from me."

Plead - Or, enter into judgment.