Jeremiah 12:8
“Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest,.... Which roars, and terrifies passengers from going that way; and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Jeremiah 12:7-9
Yahweh shows that the downfall of the nation was occasioned by no want of love on His part, but by the nation’s conduct.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 12:7-13
The people of the Jews are here marked for ruin.
I. God is here brought in falling out with them and leaving them…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
as a lion The open hostility of the people towards the Lord is likened by Him to the angry roar and fierce attack of a…
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