Jeremiah 14:20
“We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers: for we have sinned against thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers,.... This is said by the prophet, in the name of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Jeremiah 14:19-22
A second (compare Jer 14:7-9) earnest intercession, acknowledging the wickedness of the nation, but appealing to the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 14:17-22
The present deplorable state of Judah and Jerusalem is here made the matter of the prophet's lamentation (Jer 14:17, Jer…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Jeremiah 14:20-22
In these vv. three pleas are urged on behalf of the people: (i) their contrition, (ii) God's honour, (iii) their…
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