Jeremiah 32

Jeremiah 32:1

THe word that came, &c.] See Chap. 1. 2, 4.

in the tenth year of Zedekiah] The last but one of his reign; and the next before the surprisall and sacking of the City, and beginning of the captivity that thereupon ensued.

the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar] Whose first year of absolute reign, concurreth with part of the third, and part of the fourth of Jehoiakims, Daniel 1:1. 2 Kings 24:12. Chap. 25. 1.

Jeremiah 32:2

the king of Babylons army besieged Jerusalem] For the siege began in the ninth year of Zedekiah: but the City was not taken before the eleventh year, 2 King. 25. 1, 2. Chap. 39. 1, 2.

in the court of the prison] Heb. custody; or, keeping. Matthew 14:3. See Nehem. 3. 21.

Jeremiah 32:3

Wherefore dost thou prophesie, &c.] Chap. 36. 39.

I will give this City, &c.] Chap. 34. 2.

into the hand] Or, power. Chap. 24. 7, 10.

Jeremiah 32:4

out of the hand] Or, power. vers. 3. and so after again.

shall surely be delivered] Heb. being given be given. Chap. 38. 3. See Chap. 34. 3.

shall speak with him mouth to mouth] Heb. his mouth shall speak with his mouth.

and his eyes shall behold his eyes] Or, and see him eye to eye; as Isaiah 52:8.

Jeremiah 32:5

there shall he be untill I visit him] Untill by naturall and ordinary death I take him away; as Numbers 16:29. for by the sword he shall not dye. Chap. 34. 4.

though ye fight with the Chaldeans, ye shall not prosper] No weapons, or courses, that ye use or take against them, shall prevail, or do you any good. Chap. 21. 4. Isaiah 54:17.

Jeremiah 32:6

The word of the LORD came unto me,] vers. 1.

Jeremiah 32:7

the right of redemption is thine to buy it] As being next of the kindred. Lev. 25. 24. Ruth 4:4.

Jeremiah 32:8

in the court of the prison] vers. 2.

Buy my field that is in Anathoth] Of the possession of the Levites; which at any time might be redeemed. Leviticus 25:32. See Chap. 1. 1.

then I knew that this was the word of the LORD] That it was Gods pleasure, that I should buy it; though no expresse mention were before thereof made. vers. 7. So Acts 16:7; Acts 16:9-10.

Jeremiah 32:9

weighed him the money] As the manner was in those times, to make payment, not so much by tale, as by weight. Genesis 23:16. Isaiah 55:2. Zechariah 11:12.

seventeen shekels of silver] Or, seven shekels, and ten pieces of silver; but that rather. Which amounteth of our money, to much about forty two shillings and six pence; the shekel weighing half an ounce.

Jeremiah 32:10

I subscribed the evidence] Heb. wrote in the book; or, bill. Matthew 19:7.

Jeremiah 32:11

I took the evidence] Heb. book. vers. 10, 12.

both that which was sealed according to the Law and custome, and that which was open] For they used in such contracts and conveighances to have two deeds, instruments, or counterparts; whereof the one was exhibited open, and was so left to be seen so oft as occasion might be; the other was sealed up, with the witnesses names on the back side endorsed; containing, as is supposed, some particularities concerning the businesse, which they would not have so commonly known.

Jeremiah 32:12

before all the Jewes that sate] Or, abode. Deuteronomy 9:9. Ezra 10:9.

in the court of the prison] See vers. 2. 8.

Jeremiah 32:14

Take these evidences] Heb. books. vers. 10, 11.

put them in an earthen vessell] That they might be preserved in some secret place, untill the return from the captivitie; whereof God hereby would have assurance given. vers. 15. 43.

that they may continue many dayes] Heb. stand. Ecclesiastes 1:4. Isaiah 66:22.

Jeremiah 32:15

Houses and fields, and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land] After the delivery, and return from the Babylonian captivitie. vers. 37. 43.

Jeremiah 32:16

when I had delivered the evidence] Heb. Book. vers. 11.

Jeremiah 32:17

thou hast made the heaven and the earth] Genesis 1:1. Psalms 146:6.

by thy great power, &c.] Chap. 27. 5.

there is nothing too hard for thee] Job 42:2. Luke 1:37. vers. 27.

nothing] Heb. no word. Chap. 22. 4. & 26. 2.

too hard] Or, hid from thee. Genesis 18:14.

Jeremiah 32:18

Thou shewest loving kindnesse unto thousands] Exodus 20:6. & Exodus 34:7. Deuteronomy 5:10.

recompensest the iniquity of the fathers] Punishing the parents oft in their posterity; though not faultlesse themselves; (as those wicked wretches pretended, Chap. 31. 29.) but deserving for their own sinne as much as God inflicteth on them. See Joshua 7:15; Joshua 7:24.

into the bosome] Or, lap. Proverbs 16:31. Repayest it plentifully at last; though it seem long a comming. See Isaiah 65:7.

of their children after them] Even when they are dead and gone. 1 Samuel 2:36. 2 Samuel 21:6; 2 Samuel 8 :2 Kings 5:27. & 2 Kings 24:3. God for a monument of his wrath, and example to others, punishing their sinnes in their posteritie, in whom also they oft continue, as well as Gods judgements upon them for the same. See Chap. 15. 4.

the great] Psalms 145:3. Titus 2:13.

the mighty God] Isaiah 9:6.

the LORD of hosts is his name] Or, whose name is. Chap. 31. 35. & 48. 15. Amos 4:13.

Jeremiah 32:19

Great in counsell, &c.] Isaiah 9:6. & Isaiah 28:29.

mighty in work] Heb. doing. Psalms 66:5.

thine eyes are open upon all the wayes of the sonnes of men] Or, of Adam. Chap. 16. 21. & 25. 6. Chap. 17. 10. See Job 34:21. Proverbs 5:21. & Proverbs 15:3. Chap. 16. 17.

to give every one according to his wayes] Psalms 62:12. Chap. 17. 10.

Jeremiah 32:20

hast set signes and wonders in the land of Egypt] Psalms 78:43. & Psalms 135:9.

unto this day] The memory whereof still endureth; and will never be forgotten. Psal. 78. 4, 6.

hast made thee a name] Isaiah 63:12.

as at this day] Or, as appeareth this day. Chap. 25. 18.

Jeremiah 32:21

brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt] Exodus 6:6. 2 Samuel 7:23. 1 Chron. 17. 21. Psal. 136. 10-12.

with signes and with wonders, &c.] Deuteronomy 4:34.

Jeremiah 32:22

this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them] Psal. 105. 9, 11. Chap. 11. 5.

flowing with milk and honey] Abounding in most pleasant fruits; and plenty of all good things. Numbers 13:27. & Numbers 16:14. Deuteronomy 6:3. & 8. 7-9.

Jeremiah 32:23

they obeyed not thy voyce] Chap. 7. 24. Nehem. 9. 26.

Jeremiah 32:24

Behold the mounts] Or, ramparts: or, engins, of battery, to discharge shot; such as were in use before the invention of Gunnes. Isaiah 37:33. Chap. 33. 4. See 2 Chron. 26. 15.

the citie is given] It is as good as given up and taken already, it is given for lost: as sure to be taken, as if it were already surprised. Chap. 9. 1. & 37. 10.

into the hand] Or, power. vers. 3, 4.

because of the sword, and of the famine, and of the pestilence] Chap. 21. 9. & 28. 8.

Jeremiah 32:25

And thou hast said unto me] Vers. 8.

Buy thee the field for money] Heb. silver. vers. 44. Isai. 55 1, 2.

for the City is given, &c.] Or, when as. as Genesis 4:12. Psalms 102:16. Or, though the citie be given, as Genesis 8:21. Joshua 17:18. into the hand; that is, the power, of the Chaldeans, that besiege it, vers. 24.

Jeremiah 32:26

Then came the word, &c.] Vers. 6.

Jeremiah 32:27

the God of all flesh] Of every creature: or, of all mankind. Chap. 45. 5. Romans 3:20. whom as he made, so he guideth and governeth as he pleaseth: and as he sent this people into captivity for their sinnes; so is he able to set them at liberty again when he will. See Numbers 16:12.

is there any thing too hard for me] Vers. 17. Genesis 18:14.

Jeremiah 32:28

I will give this citie] vers. 3.

into the hand] Or, power. vers. 25. so after again.

Jeremiah 32:29

set fire on this City] Chap. 37. 10.

upon whose roofes, &c.] Chap. 19. 13.

to provoke me to anger] Chap. 7. 18.

Jeremiah 32:30

have onely done evill before me from their youth] From the time that I brought them out of Egypt, and made them by a solemn covenant my people, setling among them both an Ecclesiasticall and civill estate. Isaiah 48:8. Chap. 2. 2. & 22. 21.

have onely provoked me to anger] Have done nothing but provoke me: have been continuall matter of provocation to me. vers. 31.

with the work of their hands] Their idols. Chap. 10. 3. & 25. 6, 7.

Jeremiah 32:31

this citie hath been to me, as a provocation of mine anger, &c.] Heb. for mine anger: or, upon my nose: or, anger. (See Isaiah 65:5.) set continually upon angring of me.

that I should remove it from before my face] Not that this was their intent and purpose; but a necessary effect of those their wicked courses, whereby they incessantly provoked God to wrath; and as sure to follow upon the same, as if they had for that very end purposely done what they did. So vers. 29. Chap. 27. 10.

Jeremiah 32:33

turned unto me the back] Heb. neck. the hinder part of the neck. Chap. 2. 27.

I taught them rising up early] Using all diligence and instance. Proverbs 1:24. Isaiah 65:3. Chap. 7. 13. & 25. 3. & 26. 3. & 29. 19.

Jeremiah 32:34

they set their abominations in the house, &c.] Chap. 7. 30. & 23. 11. Ezek. 8. 5, 6.

which is called by my name] Heb. whereupon my name is called. Chap. 7. 11, 14.

Jeremiah 32:35

they built, &c.] Chap. 7. 31. & 19. 5.

the high places of Baal] Their altars; whereupon they sacrificed in those places to their idols. Chap. 17. 2.

in the valley of the sonne of Hinnom] 2 King. 21. 4, 6.

to cause their sonnes and their daughters to passe through the fire] Chap. 7. 31. & 19. 6. & 20. 2.

unto Molech] Leviticus 18:21.

Jeremiah 32:36

thus saith the LORD] That thou maist see, whether that that I have told thee be a thing impossible. vers. 15.

concerning this City, whereof ye say] Ye, that beleeve my word; and make full account that the Chaldeans shall take this Citie.

It shall be delivered] Vers. 24.

into the hand] Or, power. vers. 28.

by the sword, &c.] Chap. 27. 13.

Jeremiah 32:37

I will gather] Deuteronomy 30:3.

them] The people of Judah and Jerusalem.

I will cause them to dwell safely] Ezekiel 34:28.

Jeremiah 32:38

they shall be my people, &c.] Chap. 24. 7. & 30. 22. & 31. 33.

Jeremiah 32:39

I will give them one heart] Ezekiel 11:19. & Ezekiel 36:27.

one way] One manner of worshipping me with joint consent. Acts 4:32. Ephesians 4:3-6.

that they may fear me for ever, &c.] Heb. all dayes. Deuteronomy 5:29.

Jeremiah 32:40

I will, &c.] Isaiah 61:8.

make] Heb. cut. Chap. 34. 8.

an everlasting covenant] Heb. a covenant of perpetuity. Ezekiel 39:29.

I will not turn away] Chap. 31. 32, 33.

from them] Heb. from after them; as Zephaniah 1:6. from pursuing them with my favour and bounty.

but] Or, and.

that they shall not depart from me] That they may continue constant with me, and not constrain me to break with them; I will work such a reverent dread of me into their souls, as shall cause them to cleave to me, and keep close with me for ever. Psalms 80:18. & Psalms 86:11. Isaiah 59:21. vers. 39.

Jeremiah 32:41

I will rejoyce over them, &c.] Zeph. 3. 17.

plant them in this land assuredly] Heb. in truth, or stabilitie. Hosea 2:20.

Jeremiah 32:43

It is desolate] Which ye think will so remain for ever, and never be again restored. Chap. 33. 10.

it is given into the hand] Or, power. vers. 28.

Jeremiah 32:44

Men shall buy fields] This is a declaration of that that was enjoined, vers. 8. and the end for which God would have it done.

for money] Heb. silver. vers. 25.

subscribe evidences] Heb. writing write (as Chap. 14. 5.) books. vers. 14. so after, sealing seal. See Isaiah 59:13.

in the land of Benjamin] Chap. 17. 26. & 33. 13. where Anathoth was situate; Chap. 1. 1. and which continued one with Judah. 2 Chronicles 11:12.

in the Cities of the mountains, &c.] Or, both in, &c. as Psal. 76. 6 Chap. 31. 13. In all the Cities of those two tribes; whether situate above on the hils; or below in the vales; or on the upland grounds, as in a middle situation between either. Chap. 17. 26.

in the cities of the south] Or, upland. Joshua 15:19.

I will cause their captivity to return] Or, captives. Chap. 24. 5. Psalms 14:7. & Psalms 126:1.