John Gill Commentary Jeremiah 26:15

John Gill Commentary

Jeremiah 26:15

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

Jeremiah 26:15

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Only know ye for certain that, if ye put me to death, ye will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof; for of a truth Jehovah hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears." — Jeremiah 26:15 (ASV)

But know you for certain, that if you put me to death Take this along with you, and then do as you will; that if you take away my life on this account, you may depend upon it; nothing is more certain than this:

you shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof; that is, the guilt of innocent blood, which would cry for vengeance upon them that brought the accusation, and insisted upon his being brought in guilty; and upon those that sat in judgment, and condemned him; and upon all the inhabitants of the city of Jerusalem, who should agree to the putting him to death:

for of a truth the Lord has sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears; and therefore I am no false prophet, and am clear of the charge brought against me; and have said nothing but what I had a mission and an order from the Lord for, of which you may assure yourselves; and therefore he will avenge my blood, should it be shed on that account; so that you will only increase your guilt, and add to that great load that lies upon you, and will be your ruin, unless you repent and reform.