Jeremiah 13:15-17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

Israel's Pride. The prophet warns against the arrogancy that persistently refuses to obey (i.e. give glory to; cf. 1 Samuel 6:5) Yahweh, and compares the disobedient with travellers on mountain paths, who wait vainly in the twilight for light, until the night falls (Jeremiah 13:16 mgg). He is filled with grief at their coming captivity.

Jeremiah 13:15-17

15 Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.

16 Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.

17 But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive.