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The Lions of Judgment
Commentators unanimously identify the "young lions" as a powerful metaphor for Israel's enemies, specifically the invading armies of Assyria and Babylon. Their "roaring" symbolizes the terrifying sounds of war and conquest. This imagery vividly portrays the ferocity of the judgment God allowed to befall His people, turning their once-secure land into a desolate wasteland overrun by predators.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 2:15
18th Century
Theologian
Upon him - Rather, against him. Israel has run away from his master’s house, but only to find himself exposed to the beasts of prey in the w…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 2:15
19th Century
Bishop
The young lions roared ... —The real answer to the question—that Israel had forsaken its true master—is given in Jeremiah…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 2:14–17
19th Century
Preacher
Is Israel a servant? Is he a homeborn slave? Why is he spoiled? The young lions roared upon him and yelled, and they made his land waste: his c…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 2:14–17
16th Century
Theologian
These verses are to be read together, for the Prophet first shows that Israel was not originally miserable, but that this happened through a new ca…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 2:15
17th Century
Pastor
The young lions roared upon him, and yelled
Or, "gave out their voice" F5 ; meaning the kings of the nati…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 2:14–19
17th Century
Minister
Is Israel a servant? No, they are the seed of Abraham.
We may apply this spiritually: Is the soul of man a slave? No, it is not; but it has …