Jeremiah 14:8
O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night?
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
O the hope of Israel,.... The author, object, ground, and foundation of hope of all good things, both here and hereafter; in whom Israel had been used to hope in times past, and had great…
The first verse is the title of the whole chapter: it does indeed all concern the dearth, but much of it consists of the prophet's prayers concerning it; yet these are not unfitly said to be, The word…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
a sojourner in the land, etc.] a passing traveller, with no interest in the country or in the people.
turneth aside mg., less well, spreadethhis tent.
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