Jeremiah 22:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

chambers. upper chambers.

by wrong. in injustice.

useth his neighbour's service, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 19:13).

work. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for the wages earned by his labour. giveth him not [wages] for his work.

Jeremiah 22:13

13 Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work;