Jeremiah 14:10

“Thus saith the Lord unto this people, etc.] Instead of answering the prophet directly and immediately, he first speaks to the people, and observes their sin is the cause of his conduct; and whom he does not vouchsafe to call his people; they having broken covenant with him, and so notoriously backslidden from him; but this people, this wicked and worthless people: thus have they loved to wander; from the Lord, and out of the way of their duty, to Egypt and Assyria for help, and after strange gods, and the worship of them; and this they chose and delighted in; it arose from corrupt affections and a depraved heart: they have not refrained their feet; from going into other lands, or into the…”

“Jehovah's reply to the prayer (Jer 14:7-9; Jer 2:23-25). Thus--So greatly. loved-- (Jer 5:31). not refrained . . . feet--They did not obey God's command; "withhold thy foot" (Jer 2:25), namely, from following after idols. remember . . . iniquity-- (Hos 8:13; Hos 9:9). Their sin is so great, God must punish them.”

“The answer is addressed to the people. Jeremiah had prayed as their representative, but he must not intercede: for to the same degree that God was determined to punish them, to the same degree (thus) they love to continue their offence.” Compare Jeremiah 15:6 note. Therefore the Lord ... - Translate: “And Yahweh hath no pleasure in them: Now will He remember their iniquity and visit their sins.” Interference in their behalf is out of the question. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Thus - Here begins the answer to the prophet's complaint and prayer in the nine first verses. The substance is, that for their manifold sins, he was resolved to punish them. They loved - They have been fond of their idols, and they have persisted in those sinful courses, notwithstanding all counsels. Jeremiah 14:21”

“14:10 The Lord’s answer to their self-serving prayer cut to the heart of the issue. Their status as God’s people had been destroyed by their wickedness, so their prayer was absurd and God’s judgment would proceed.”

“have they: Jer 2:23-25, Jer 2:36, Jer 3:1, Jer 3:2, Jer 8:5; Hos 11:7, Hos 11:9 refrained: Jer 2:25; Psa 119:101 the Lord: Jer 6:20; Amo 5:22; Mal 1:8-13 he will: Jer 31:34, Jer 44:21, Jer 44:22; Sa1 15:2; Kg1 17:18; Psa 109:14, Psa 109:15; Hos 8:13, Hos 9:9; Heb 8:12 Jeremiah 14:11”

“The Lord's answer. - Jer 14:10. "Thus saith Jahveh unto this people: Thus they loved to wander, their feet they kept not back; and Jahveh hath no pleasure in them, now will He remember their iniquities and visit their sins. Jer 14:11. And Jahveh hath said unto me: Pray not for this people for their good. Jer 14:12. When they fast, I hear not their cry; and when they bring burnt-offering and meat-offering, I have no pleasure in them; but by sword, and famine, and pestilence will I consume them. Jer 14:13. Then said I: Ah Lord Jahveh, behold, the prophets say to them, Ye shall see no sword, and famine shall not befall you, but assured peace give I in this place. Jer 14:14. And Jahveh said unto…”