Jeremiah 18
DiodatiJeremiah 18:2
THere] that is to say, I will there send thee a new propheticall revelation by vision; or by internall revelation onely.
Jeremiah 18:7
What instant] that is to say, Unlooky for, when men shall least think upon it.
Jeremiah 18:13
Uirgin] namely, the people of Israel, who having hitherto been kept and maintained in their ancient state and liberty in my house, as it were in their Fathers house, were therefore bound to keep their honesty and virginall chastity towards me in the purenesse of my service.
Jeremiah 18:14
Of Lebanon] the Italian, the snwie Lebanon for a stone of the field; that is to say, There is no more equalitie between Idols and me, who am the rocke and strength of all ages,Deuteronomy 32:4. Isaiah 26:4. then there is between the stone of a field and mount Lebanon; wherefore my people did very ill to forsake me, to follow them Waters] namely, that are brought a great way from some pure and fresh spring, whereunto must be supplied, for the water of some pond or standing pool.
Jeremiah 18:15
To vanity] namely, to idols Caused them] that is to say, They have been seduced by false teachers, and induced by evil examples to stray from Gods true service, which is the great road which hath formerly beene laid out and travelled in Malachi 2:8.
Jeremiah 18:16
Hissing] that is to say, a subject of detestation and scorn, Isai. 37. 22.
Jeremiah 18:17
Easwind] which was the most tempestuous winde in those countries, see Psal. 48. 7.
Jeremiah 18:18
For the] the meaning is, Jeremiah is a false prophet: seeing that all those who are in authority in the Church, as the Priests, ancients of the people, and the colledge of Prophets, doe all contradict him, they being the oracles of truth, who have the understanding of the Law and the Spirit of good counsell, Deut. 17. 9. and 18. 15 Smite him] let us lay false accusations against him, and overcome him with slanders, see Je. 6. 28. and 20. 10.
Jeremiah 18:20
To speak] that is to say, to pray for them.
Jeremiah 18:21
Deliver up] prophetick imprecations inspired by Gods Spirit, and not proceeding fom any carnall passion, as Psalm. 69. 22. and 109. 6. 7 Hosea 9:14.