Jeremiah 12:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.

Even thy brethren ... have dealt treacherously with thee - as in Christ's case (Psalms 69:8; John 1:11; John 7:5: cf. Jeremiah 9:4; Jeremiah 11:19; Jeremiah 11:21; Matthew 10:36). Godly faithfulness is sure to provoke the ungodly even of one's own family.

Called a multitude after thee - (Isaiah 31:4, "Like the lion ... when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him"). Jerome translates, 'cry after thee with a loud (literally, full) voice.'

Believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee - (Proverbs 26:25, "He that hateth dissembleth with his lips ... when he speaketh fair, believe him not").

Jeremiah 12:6

6 For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have calledc a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.