Jeremiah 42:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you.

I have heard you - i:e., I accede to your request.

The Lord your God. Being His by adoption, ye are not your own, and are bound to whatever He wills (Exodus 19:5-6; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Whatsoever thing the Lord shall answer you - i:e., through me.

I will keep nothing back - (1 Samuel 3:18; Acts 20:20).

Jeremiah 42:4

4 Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you.