Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
Seeking God Without Repentance
Commentators, particularly John Calvin, highlight that King Zedekiah sought Jeremiah's prayers and a favorable prophecy out of fear, not sincere faith. He wanted God's help but was unwilling to repent or submit to God's will. This serves as a warning that God is not a magic lamp to be rubbed in times of trouble; He desires a genuine, repentant heart.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Jeremiah
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
5
Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 37:7–10
18th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah’s answer here is even more unfavorable than that which is given in (Jeremiah 21:4–7). So hopeless is resistance that the disab…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 37:7
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, Pharaoh’s army, which is come forth to help you, shall return to Egypt. —A similar prediction regarding the fate …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 37:3–8
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah had briefly explained the state of the city and the land: although they had already been severely chastised by God’s scourges, they still …
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
John Gill
On Jeremiah 37:7
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel. These are the usual titles and characters the Lord takes to himself when he spoke …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 37:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Many people witness the fatal effects of other people's sins, yet heedlessly step into their places and follow the same destructive course.
…