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Jeremiah 14:21

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What does Jeremiah 14:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Do not abhor [us], for thy name`s sake; do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Do not abhor [us], for thy name`s sake; do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us.
Jeremiah 14:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18If I go forth into the field, then, behold, the slain with the sword! and if I enter into the city, then, behold, they that are sick with famine! for both the prophet and the priest go about in the land, and have no knowledge.
19Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul loathed Zion? why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of healing, and, behold, dismay!
20We acknowledge, O Jehovah, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers; for we have sinned against thee.
21Do not abhor [us], for thy name`s sake; do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us.
22Are there any among the vanities of the nations that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, O Jehovah our God? therefore we will wait for thee; for thou hast made all these things.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Do not abhor us, for thy name’s sake, etc.] Which was called upon them, and which they called upon; they deserved to be abhorred, they had done those things which might justly render them abominable, being what was abhorrent to him; and they deprecate this, not, for their own sake, who were unworthy of any favour, but for his own sake, for the sake of his honour and glory, which, as it is dear to the Lord, so to his people. Do not disgrace the throne of thy glory; either Jerusalem, as Kimchi, which was the city of the great King, where he had his throne and palace, and which is called the throne of the Lord, (<240317>Jeremiah 3:17) or the house of the sanctuary, the temple, as Jarchi; (see…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“us--"the throne of Thy glory" may be the object of "abhor not" ("reject not"); or "Zion" (Jer 14:19). throne of thy glory--Jerusalem, or, the temple, called God's "footstool" and "habitation" (Ch1 28:2; Psa 132:5). thy covenant-- (Psa 106:45; Dan 9:19).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A second (compare Jeremiah 14:7-9) earnest intercession, acknowledging the wickedness of the nation, but appealing to the covenant and to God’s Almighty power. Lothed - More exactly, “hath thrown away as worthless.” Jeremiah 14:20 Our wickedness, and - Omit and. National sin is the sin of the fathers, perpetuated generation after generation by the children. Jeremiah 14:21 This verse is in the original very emphatic, and consists of a series of broken ejaculations: “Abhor not for thy name’s sake! Disgrace - lightly esteem” in Deuteronomy 32:15 - “not the throne of thy glory! Remember! Break not etc. with us!” The throne of Yahweh’s glory is Jerusalem. Jeremiah 14:22 None of the idols of the…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The throne - The words are either to be understood of the throne of the house of David, called the Lord's throne, Ch1 29:23, or else the temple, and the ark in it, the more special symbol of God's presence. Jeremiah 14:22”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“not abhor: Jer 14:19; Lev 26:11; Deu 32:19; Psa 51:11, Psa 106:40; Lam 2:7; Amo 6:8 for: Jer 14:7; Psa 79:9, Psa 79:10; Eze 36:22, Eze 36:23, Eze 39:25; Dan 9:7, Dan 9:15-19; Eph 2:7 disgrace: Jer 3:17, Jer 17:12; Psa 74:3-7, Psa 74:20, Psa 106:45; Lam 1:10, Lam 2:6, Lam 2:7, Lam 2:20; Eze 7:20-22; Eze 24:21, Eze 43:7; Dan 8:11-13; Luk 21:24; Rev 11:2 remember: Exo 32:13; Lev 26:42-45; Psa 74:2, Psa 74:18-20, Psa 89:39, Psa 89:40, Psa 106:45; Isa 64:9-12; Zac 11:10, Zac 11:11; Luk 1:72; Heb 8:6-13 Jeremiah 14:22”
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