the same year. As Jeremiah 27:12 , when Jeremiah spoke to Zedekiah; not Jeremiah 27:1 , when he received the message which was to be delivered. The same year in which Jeremiah had counseled Zedekiah not to hearken to the false prophets (Jeremiah 27:14 ).
two full years. Hebrew two years in days [measured in] days: i.e. complete years. Compare Genesis 41:1 . a Samaritan Pentateuch Jeremiah 13:23 . Not years of days (a day for a year).
Jeremiah. Spelled here, and in this chapter only (except Jeremiah 27:1 .Ezra 1:1 .Daniel 9:2; Daniel 9:2 ), in an abbreviated form, " Yirmeyah" instead of " Yirmeyahu ", as elsewhere. This may be to bring the true prophet into stronger contrast with the false " Hananeyah".
rebellion, &c. Zedekiah had taken an oath of allegiance to Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:17 . 2 Chronicles 36:13 .Ezekiel 17:15 , Ezekiel 17:18 ). So it was a double rebellion.
Verse 1
the same year. As Jeremiah 27:12 , when Jeremiah spoke to Zedekiah; not Jeremiah 27:1 , when he received the message which was to be delivered. The same year in which Jeremiah had counseled Zedekiah not to hearken to the false prophets (Jeremiah 27:14 ).
Hananiah. A false prophet. Compare Jeremiah 27:12 , Jeremiah 27:14 .
Gibeon. A city of the priests (Joshua 21:17 ). Hananiah was therefore probably a priest as Jeremiah was.
in the house. Compare Jeremiah 26:2 .
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah.
Verse 2
the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel. See note on Jeremiah 7:3 .
I have broken. This was proved to be a false promise.
Verse 3
two full years. Hebrew two years in days [measured in] days: i.e. complete years. Compare Genesis 41:1 . a Samaritan Pentateuch Jeremiah 13:23 . Not years of days (a day for a year).
Nebuchadnezzar. See note on Jeremiah 27:6 .
Verse 4
captives. Hebrew captivity. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), for the people in captivity.
saith the LORD = [is] Jehovah's oracle.
Verse 5
Jeremiah. Spelled here, and in this chapter only (except Jeremiah 27:1 .Ezra 1:1 .Daniel 9:2; Daniel 9:2 ), in an abbreviated form, " Yirmeyah" instead of " Yirmeyahu ", as elsewhere. This may be to bring the true prophet into stronger contrast with the false " Hananeyah".
Verse 6
Amen. Interpreted in the words which follow.
words. Some codices, with three early printed editions, Aramaean, and Septuagint, read "word" (singular)
Verse 8
evil = calamity. Hebrew. ra'a'. Some codices, with one early printed edition, read "famine". Compare Jeremiah 27:8 , and Jeremiah 29:17 .
Verse 9
shall come to pass. Accusative case to the test laid down in Deuteronomy 18:21 , Deuteronomy 18:22 (reference to Pentateuch) App-92 .
Verse 10
the yoke. See Jeremiah 27:2 . Made of wood (Jeremiah 28:13 ).
from off. So that Jeremiah was still wearing it (Jeremiah 27:2 ).
Verse 11
went his way. Having no further word from Jehovah.
Verse 12
Jeremiah's Nineteenth Prophecy (see book comments for Jeremiah).
Then = And. Evidently shortly after this.
Verse 13
for = instead of.
yokes of iron. These are never used. No stronger symbol could have been given.
Verse 14
I have put, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 28:48 , the same words).
Verse 15
not sent thee. The test applied (Deuteronomy 18:21 , Deuteronomy 18:22 ).
trust = confide.
Verse 16
the earth = the ground, or soil.
die. According to Deuteronomy 18:20 . Reference to Pentateuch
taught = spoken. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 13:5 ). App-92 .
rebellion, &c. Zedekiah had taken an oath of allegiance to Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:17 . 2 Chronicles 36:13 .Ezekiel 17:15 , Ezekiel 17:18 ). So it was a double rebellion.
Verse 17
seventh month: i.e. two months after, instead of "two years" (Jeremiah 28:3 ).