Jeremiah 46:28

“Fear thou not, O Jacob, my servant, saith the Lord, for I [am] with thee, etc.] Though afar off, in foreign lands, and in captivity: this exhortation is repeated, to strengthen their consolation, and them, against their fears of being cast off by the Lord: for I will make a full end of all the nations whither I have driven thee; the Babylonians and Chaldeans are no more: but I will not make a full end of thee; the Jews to this day remain a people, and distinct from others, though scattered about in the world: but correct thee in measure; with judgment, and in mercy: yet will I not leave thee wholly unpunished; (see Gill on “<243011>Jeremiah 30:11”).”

“These two verses are a repetition of Jeremiah 30:10-11, with those slight variations which Jeremiah always makes when quoting himself. Egypt’s fall and restoration have been foretold; but the prophet closes with a word of exhortation to the many erring Jews who dwelt there. Why should they flee from their country, and trust in a pagan power, instead of endeavoring to live in a manner worthy of the noble destiny which was their true glory and ground of confidence? return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Jeremiah 46". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible".…”

“for I am: Jer 1:19, Jer 15:20, Jer 30:11; Jos 1:5, Jos 1:9; Psa 46:7, Psa 46:11; Isa 8:9, Isa 8:10, Isa 41:10, Isa 43:2; Mat 1:23, Mat 28:20; Act 18:10; Ti2 4:17 make: Jer 25:9; Isa 45:23; Dan 2:35 but I will not: Jer 4:27, Jer 5:10, Jer 5:18, Jer 30:11, Jer 32:42-44, Jer 33:24-26; Amo 9:8, Amo 9:9; Rom 11:15-17 correct: Jer 10:24; Hab 3:2; Co1 11:32 will I: Isa 27:7, Isa 27:9; Heb 12:5-10; Rev 3:19 not leave thee wholly unpunished: or, not utterly cut thee off Next: Jeremiah Chapter 47”