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A Prophet's Personal Pain
Most commentators agree that this verse is a raw, personal cry from the prophet Jeremiah. He is not a detached messenger but is deeply heartbroken by the coming judgment on his people. His sorrow is so overwhelming that he feels faint and can find no comfort, demonstrating the profound empathy God desires in His servants.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 8:18
18th Century
Theologian
Rather, “O my comfort in sorrow: my heart faints for me.” The word translated “comfort” is by some supposed to be corrupt. With these mour…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 8:18
19th Century
Bishop
When I would comfort myself ... —The word translated comfort is not found elsewhere, and has been very different…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 8:12–18
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith the LORD. I will surely consume …
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 8:18
16th Century
Theologian
Interpreters explain differently the word מבלגיתי, mebelgiti. Some take מ, mem, in the sense of ב, beth; but others, wit…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 8:18
17th Century
Pastor
When I would comfort myself against terror Either naturally, by eating and drinking, the necessary and lawful means of re…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 8:14–22
17th Century
Minister
Finally, they begin to see the hand of God lifted up. And when God appears against us, everything that is against us appears formidable. As salvati…