Jeremias 31
Ray Stedman · Citado em PreceptAustin
Jeremias 31
Stedman - Jeremiah 30-31 Commentary - The Secret of Strength Ray Stedman - Jeremiah 32-33 Commentary - Is Anything Too Hard for God David Baron - Notes on Jeremiah 30 from his book "The Jewish Problem" Thomas
Jeremias 31
Stedman - The chapter closes with a very specific promise concerning the city of Jerusalem, Jer 31:38-40: That encompasses practically the whole city of Jerusalem at the present time. It is obvious that this too is yet to be fulfilled. But what a scene of beauty and glory, what a promise of joy and of gladness, after years and centuries of wandering and sorrow! And will you notice when this promise is given? Remember, this is given at a time when these people were at the lowest stage of their national life. They were a wanton, wicked, and wayward people, stubborn and rebellious. (See full sermon Jeremiah 30-31 The Secret Of Strength) Days are coming - In context this refers to the future age of Messiah, when He returns to rule and reign from His throne in Jerusalem. This phrase occurs 3 times (Jer 31:27, 31, 38) and serves to introduce respectively a restored nation, a new covenant and a rebuilt city. Michael Brown comments that "As in Jer 31:27 and Jer 31:31, Jer 31:38 begins with “the days are coming” (see also Jer 30:3; 33:14 for this opening formula in Jeremiah 30–33), joining these prophesied periods together. The city will be rebuilt - This appears to refer to the rebuilding of an earthly Jerusalem and does not fit as well with the New Jerusalem (Rev 3:12-note, Rev 21:2-note). Some interpreters (see Philip Ryken's comments; John Gill) think that this prophecy was fulfilled when the Jews returned from exile in Babylon, but as discussed below (see note) that could hardly be the case as the city was not holy to the LORD (Jer 31:40) and secondly Jerusalem was overthrown (contrast "it shall not be plucked up, or overthrown anymore forever” - Jer 31:40) by the Roman general Titus in 70 AD (See Siege of Jerusalem). For the LORD (cp "Holy to the LORD" IN Jer 31:40) - Conveys the idea already of the idea that it will be a holy place as described in Jer 31:40. One is reminded of Ex 20:10 where a day was to be set aside for the LORD. The idea is that the rebuilt city just as the Sabbath day was to be devoted to Jehovah. Warren