Jeremiah 16:3
“For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They shall die of grievous deaths,.... Such as the sword, famine, and pestilence. The Targum particularly adds famine.…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The times were such that for “the present distress” it was wise for all to abstain from marriage 1Co 7:26; Mat 24:19.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 16:1-9
The prophet is here for a sign to the people. They would not regard what he said; let it be tried whether they will…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and concerning their mothers … this land Possibly these words are a gloss, as being apparently irrelevant, but not (as…