Jeremiah 18:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.

Behold, I frame evil - alluding to the preceding image of "the potter," - i:e., I, Yahweh, am now as it were the potter "framing evil against you;" but in the event of your repenting it is in my power to frame anew my course of dealing toward you.

Return ... - (2 Kings 17:13).

Jeremiah 18:11

11 Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.