Jeremiah 14:4
“Because the ground is chapt, for there was no rain in the earth, the plowmen were ashamed, they covered their heads.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Because the ground is chapt,.... Through the violent heat of the sun, and want of rain; or, is broken (y); and crumbles…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Is chapt - Rather, is dismayed. “The ground” is used metaphorically for the people who until the ground. In the earth -…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 14:1-9
The first verse is the title of the whole chapter: it does indeed all concern the dearth, but much of it consists of the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Because of the ground, etc.] rather, according to Du."s excellent emendation, with a slight change in MT., virtually…
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