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Jeremiah 35:1 open_in_new
The Thirtieth Prophecy of Jeremiah (see book comments for Jeremiah).
came. Jeremiah goes back here to insert. preceding event (See Jeremiah 25:1; Jeremiah 26:1), in order to complete the correspondence by introducing the second illustration, as shown in the Structure, (Jeremiah 34:8-16) and (Jeremiah 35:1-11).
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
in the days, &c. Immediately before Nebuchadnezzar's advance, in his fourth year.
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Jeremiah 35:2 open_in_new
house. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), for the descendants of Rechab, through Jonadab his son. who became their chieftain and lawgiver. Compare Jeremiah 35:6.
Rechabites They were descended from Hobab, the brother-inlaw of Moses.. Kenite tribe, who migrated with Israel to Canaan. Compare Numbers 10:29 with Judges 1:16; Judges 4:11-17; Judges 5:24; 1 Samuel 15:6. They were proselytes, not idolaters; inhabiting the wilderness south of Judah.
one of the chambers. There were many, for various purposes of the Temple worship. Compare Jeremiah 36:10 with 1 Kings 6:5; 1 Chronicles 9:27; Nehemiah 13:4-12.
wine. Hebrew. yayin. [fermented wine] App-27.
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Igdaliah. See note on Psalms 90:1.
a man of God. the man (Hebrew. 'ish, App-14.) of God (Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.): i.e.. prophet. See App-49.
Maaseiah, &c. He was the deputy of the High Priest. Compare Jeremiah 52:24; 2 Kings 25:18. Probably the same whose son Zephaniah, after the carrying away of Maaseiah with Jehoiachin (Jeremiah 29:1), held office under Zedekiah (Jeremiah 21:1; Jeremiah 29:5; Jeremiah 37:3).
keeper of the door. keeper of the threshold. There were three. See 2 Kings 25:18; 2 Chronicles 31:14.
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Jeremiah 35:5 open_in_new
pots. bowls.
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Jeremiah 35:6 open_in_new
for ever. unto times age-abiding.
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Jeremiah 35:7 open_in_new
build. This was as essential as the former injunction.
live many days, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 20:12). App-92.
in the land. on the soil.
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Jeremiah 35:11 open_in_new
When, &c. They explain why they did not carry out the latter part of their vow (Jeremiah 35:7).
Syrians. This is the only place where they are mentioned with the Chaldeans. They had been made subject to Assyria long before; (Isaiah 9:12). After the fall of Nineveh they came under the yoke of Babylon.
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Jeremiah 35:13 open_in_new
The Thirty-First Prophecy of Jeremiah (see book comments for Jeremiah).
the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel. See note on Jeremiah 7:3. men. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14.
saith the Lord. [is] Jehovah's oracle.
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Jeremiah 35:14 open_in_new
rising early and speaking. See note on Jeremiah 7:13.
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Jeremiah 35:15 open_in_new
every man. Hebrew. Ish. App-14.
evil. Hebrew. raa. App-44.
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Jeremiah 35:16 open_in_new
Because, &c. They are praised for their obedience, without reference to the nature of the command. Jonadab is not justified by this for imposing his will on all his posterity.
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Jeremiah 35:17 open_in_new
the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel. Jehovah Elohim Zeba'oth, Elohim of Israel. See App-4. This is the fullest (and therefore the most solemn) use of this Divine title. Occurs in this book only three times (here, Jeremiah 38:17, and Jeremiah 44:7).
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6. Used to emphasize further what follows.
evil. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44.
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Jeremiah 35:19 open_in_new
for ever. all the days.