Jeremiah 22:29 O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD. I. THE SOLEMN ADDRESS TO THE CHILDREN OF MEN. 1. The expression is a metonymy, in which the container is put for the contained; but as man is "of the earth earthy," it is also descriptive of his mortality. The expression, "O earth, earth, earth!" when properly heard, is well calculated to bring down the lofty looks of man, and to produce humility in the place of pride. 2. The repetition of the word "earth," is used to command greater attention. This way of arresting the attention was very common amongst the Roman and Grecian orators. 3. When preceded by the interjection O or Oh! the repetition generally expresses uncommon emotion or grief (2 Samuel 18:33). II. THE IMPORTANT OBJECT TO WHICH THEIR ATTENTION IS CALLED. 1. The Word of the Lord demands our attention, because it is the most interesting Book. 2. The "Word of the Lord" demands our attention, because it contains the most and best information of any book of the size. 3. But "O earth, earth, earth, hear the Word of the Lord!" for there are the words of eternal life. (B. Bailey.) Parallel Verses KJV: O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD. |
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