Jeremiah 15:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.

Moses and Samuel - eminent in intercessions (Moses, on the occasion of God's wrath on account of the golden calf, Exodus 32:11-12; Samuel, at Mizpeh and Eben-ezer, 1 Samuel 7:9; Psalms 99:6, "Moses and Aaron" among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name").

My mind could not be toward - could not be favourably inclined toward them east them.

Cast them out of my sight. God speaks as if the people were present before Him, along with Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 15:1

1 Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.