Jeremiah 9:24

“But let him that glorieth glory in this, etc.] In the Lord alone, as it is interpreted by the apostle, (<460131>1 Corinthians 1:31 <471017>2 Corinthians 10:17): that he understandeth and knoweth me; or, “in understanding and knowing me”f199; or, “he understanding and knowing me”; for this clause is descriptive of the person that is to glory in the Lord, and not of the thing in which he is to glory; for it is not even in the knowledge of God that men are to glory, but in the Lord himself; and he that understands himself as a creature dependent on God, and especially as a fallen sinful creature; and still more as one regenerated by the grace of God; he will never glory in himself, but in the…”

“Nothing but an experimental knowledge of God will save the nation. understandeth--theoretically; in the intellect. knoweth--practically: so as to walk in My ways (Jer 22:16; Job 22:21; Co1 1:31). loving kindness--God's mercy is put in the first and highest place, because without it we should flee from God in fear and despair. judgment . . . righteousness--loving-kindness towards the godly; judgment towards the ungodly; righteousness the most perfect fairness in all cases [GROTIUS]. Faithfulness to His promises to preserve the godly, as well as stern execution of judgment on the ungodly, is included in "righteousness." in the earth--contrary to the dogma of some philosophers, that God does…”

“This is the prophet’s remedy for the healing of the nation. It is the true understanding and knowledge of God, of which the first means the spiritual enlightenment of the mind 1 Corinthians 2:13-14, the other the training of the heart unto obedience John 8:31-32. This knowledge of God is further said to find in Him three chief attributes, (1) “lovingkindness,” i. e., readiness to show grace and mercy; (2) “judgment,” a belief in which is declared in Hebrews 11:6 to be essential to faith; (3) “righteousness,” which is essential to religion absolutely. Unless men believe that God’s dealings with them in life and death are right and just, they can neither love nor reverence him. return to 'Top…”

“Knoweth - Whether we make any curious distinction between understanding God, as if that be more speculative, whereby we rightly apprehend his nature; and knowing God, as if that be more practical, as directing the conversation, we need not here enquire; yet certainly both center in this, that we so know and understand God as to trust in him, and depend on him alone in all conditions. Exercise - Kindness, as it relates to his own people; judgment, in punishing the wicked; righteousness, as he deals justly and uprightly with both. Next: Jeremiah Chapter 10”

“9:24 The Lord would recognize just one kind of boast—the testimony of persons who truly know and understand that the Lord is the one true God (1 Cor 1:31; 2 Cor 10:17). • unfailing love: This key covenant term (Hebrew khesed) carries the basic meaning of passionate loyalty. It is often undeserved, and the word may be translated as “mercy,” “grace,” “kindness,” or love. It is the Old Testament equivalent of the New Testament affirmation that “God is love” (1 Jn 4:8). • righteousness: God deals with his people on an ethical, moral level. He does what is right in every situation. • I delight in these things: God does not find joy in bringing vicious sinners to judgment and then punishing them.…”

“let him: Jer 4:2; Psa 44:8; Isa 41:16, Isa 45:25; Rom 5:11 \*Gr: Co1 1:31; Co2 10:17; Gal 6:14; Phi 3:3 knoweth: Jer 31:33, Jer 31:34; Psa 91:14; Mat 11:27; Luk 10:22; Joh 17:3; Co2 4:6; Jo1 5:20 lovingkindness: Exo 34:5-7; Psa 36:5-7, Psa 51:1, Psa 145:7, Psa 145:8, Psa 146:7-9; Rom 3:25, Rom 3:26 for: Sa1 15:22; Psa 99:4; Isa 61:8; Mic 6:8, Mic 7:18 Jeremiah 9:25”