Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 6:14

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 6:14

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 6:14

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"They have healed also the hurt of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace." — Jeremiah 6:14 (ASV)

Healed - Rather, “tried to heal.”

Of the daughter - These words are omitted by a majority of manuscripts, but found in most of the versions.

Slightly - literally, “according to,” that is, as if it were, a “trifle: making nothing” of it. This cry of “peace” was doubtless based upon Josiah’s reforms.