Jeremiah 3:24 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For shame hath devoured the labour of our fathers from our youth; their flocks and their herds, their sons and their daughters. For shame hath devoured - The word shame, here and in Jeremiah 11:13; Hosea 9:10, is supposed to signify Baal, the idol which they worshipped. That thing or shame which has brought you into contempt, confusion, and ruin. Sooner or later every sinner must be ashamed of his conduct; next, confounded; and, lastly, ruined by it, unless by true faith and hearty repentance he returns to the Lord.