Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, and on the families that do not call on Your name. For they have devoured Jacob; they have consumed him and finished him off; they have devastated his homeland. Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge YouThis phrase reflects a plea for divine justice against nations that reject God. In the biblical context, it echoes the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where nations that oppose God's people are seen as opposing God Himself. Historically, this can be linked to the surrounding nations of Israel, such as Babylon and Assyria, which were known for their idolatry and hostility towards Israel. Theologically, it underscores the principle that acknowledgment of God is fundamental to receiving His favor, a theme consistent throughout the Old Testament. This plea for divine retribution is also seen in Psalms and prophetic books, where God's judgment is called upon against those who defy Him. and on the families that do not call on Your name
This phrase extends the call for judgment to smaller social units, emphasizing that both nations and individual families are accountable to God. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the family was the basic unit of society, and its religious practices were crucial. The failure to call on God's name indicates a rejection of His authority and a refusal to worship Him, which was a serious offense in the covenant community. This reflects the biblical theme that true worship and acknowledgment of God must permeate all levels of society, from the individual to the national. For they have devoured Jacob;
"Jacob" here symbolizes the nation of Israel, descended from the patriarch Jacob. The imagery of being "devoured" suggests complete destruction and consumption, akin to a predator consuming its prey. Historically, this can be associated with the invasions and exiles that Israel faced, particularly by the Assyrians and Babylonians. This phrase highlights the severity of the oppression faced by Israel and serves as a justification for the call for divine retribution. It also connects to the broader biblical narrative of Israel's suffering and God's eventual deliverance. they have consumed him and finished him off;
This intensifies the previous imagery, indicating total annihilation. The historical context includes the Babylonian exile, where Jerusalem was destroyed, and the people were taken captive. This phrase underscores the completeness of the devastation experienced by Israel, which is often depicted in the prophetic literature as a consequence of both external aggression and internal unfaithfulness. Theologically, it serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God, as well as the hope for restoration that follows judgment. they have devastated his homeland.
The "homeland" refers to the land of Israel, promised to the descendants of Abraham. The devastation of the land is a recurring theme in the prophets, symbolizing both the physical destruction and the spiritual desolation resulting from Israel's disobedience and the aggression of foreign powers. This devastation is not only a historical reality but also a theological statement about the consequences of sin and the hope for eventual restoration. The land's desolation is often paralleled with the promise of renewal and return, as seen in prophecies of restoration and the coming of the Messiah, who will bring ultimate peace and restoration to God's people. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel. 2. NationsRefers to the Gentile nations surrounding Israel, often seen as adversaries who do not acknowledge the God of Israel. 3. FamiliesRepresents groups or clans within these nations that have turned away from God. 4. JacobAnother name for Israel, representing the people of God who have been oppressed by these nations. 5. HomelandRefers to the land of Israel, which has been devastated by foreign powers. Teaching Points Divine JusticeGod's justice is a central theme. He is righteous and will ultimately hold nations accountable for their actions against His people. Acknowledgment of GodThe importance of acknowledging God and calling on His name is emphasized. Nations and families that fail to do so are subject to His judgment. Protection of God's PeopleGod is protective of His people, Israel, and will act against those who harm them. This reflects His covenant faithfulness. Prayer for JusticeBelievers are encouraged to pray for God's justice in the world, trusting that He will act in His perfect timing. Repentance and RelationshipThe passage serves as a reminder of the need for repentance and maintaining a relationship with God to avoid His wrath. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jeremiah 10:25 reflect the character of God in terms of justice and mercy? 2. In what ways can we see the fulfillment of this plea for divine justice in the New Testament? 3. How can believers today apply the principle of acknowledging God in their daily lives? 4. What are some modern-day "nations" or "families" that might be seen as not acknowledging God, and how should Christians respond? 5. How does understanding God's protection of Israel in the Old Testament help us understand His protection of the Church today? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 79:6-7This passage echoes a similar plea for God to pour out His wrath on nations that do not acknowledge Him, highlighting the theme of divine justice. Isaiah 64:1-2Isaiah's call for God to intervene against His enemies parallels Jeremiah's plea for divine retribution. Revelation 16:1The pouring out of God's wrath in Revelation connects to the theme of divine judgment against those who oppose God. People Jacob, Jeremiah, TarshishPlaces Tarshish, Uphaz, ZionTopics Acknowledge, Completely, Consume, Consumed, Desolate, Destroyed, Devoured, Dwelling-place, Eaten, Families, Fields, Fury, Habitation, Heathen, Homeland, Jacob, Laid, Loose, Meal, Nations, Peoples, Pour, Truly, Waste, Worship, Wrath, Yea, YesDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 10:25 6183 ignorance, of God
8640 calling upon God Library May 16. "It is not in Man that Walketh to Direct his Steps" (Jer. x. 23).
"It is not in man that walketh to direct his steps" (Jer. x. 23). United to Jesus Christ as your Redeemer, you are accepted in the Beloved. He does not merely take my place as a man and settle my debts. He does that and more. He comes to give a perfect ideal of what a man should be. He is the model man, not for us to copy, for that would only bring discouragement and utter failure; but He will come and copy Himself in us. If Christ lives in me, I am another Christ. I am not like Him, but I have the …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Possessing and Possessed
'The portion of Jacob is not like them--for He is the former of all things: and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance. The Lord of Hosts is His name.'--JER. x. 16, R.V. Here we have set forth a reciprocal possession. We possess God, He possesses us. We are His inheritance, He is our portion. I am His; He is mine. This mutual ownership is the very living centre of all religion. Without it there is no relation of any depth between God and us. How much profounder such a conception is than the shallow …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture An Instructive Truth
"O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps."--Jeremiah 10:23. This declaration follows after Jeremiah's lamentation over the Lord's ancient people, who were about to be carried captive into Babylon. The prophet speaks of a fact that was well known to him. It is always well, brethren, to know the truth, and to know it so certainly that you are able to remember it just when you most need it. There are some people, who are very much like …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 50: 1904 Dwight -- the Sovereignty of God
Timothy Dwight was born at Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1752. He graduated from Yale in 1769, served as chaplain in the army during the Revolutionary War and was chosen president of his university in 1795. He died, after holding that office for twelve years, in 1817. Lyman Beecher, who attributed his conversion to him, says: "He was of noble form, with a noble head and body, and had one of the sweetest smiles that ever you saw. When I heard him preach on 'the harvest is passed, the summer is ended, …
Grenville Kleiser—The world's great sermons, Volume 3 Of the Exercises of a Religious Man
The life of a Christian ought to be adorned with all virtues, that he may be inwardly what he outwardly appeareth unto men. And verily it should be yet better within than without, for God is a discerner of our heart, Whom we must reverence with all our hearts wheresoever we are, and walk pure in His presence as do the angels. We ought daily to renew our vows, and to kindle our hearts to zeal, as if each day were the first day of our conversion, and to say, "Help me, O God, in my good resolutions, …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ Of Hiding Our Grace under the Guard of Humility
"My Son, it is better and safer for thee to hide the grace of devotion, and not to lift thyself up on high, nor to speak much thereof, nor to value it greatly; but rather to despise thyself, and to fear as though this grace were given to one unworthy thereof. Nor must thou depend too much upon this feeling, for it can very quickly be turned into its opposite. Think when thou art in a state of grace how miserable and poor thou art wont to be without grace. Nor is there advance in spiritual life …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ A Wise Desire
I remember once going to a chapel where this happened to be the text, and the good man who occupied the pulpit was more than a little of an Arminian. Therefore, when he commenced, he said, "This passage refers entirely to our temporal inheritance. It has nothing whatever to do with our everlasting destiny: for," said he, "We do not want Christ to choose for us in the matter of heaven or hell. It is so plain and easy that every man who has a grain of common sense will choose heaven; and any person …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 1: 1855 "And Hereby we do Know that we Know Him, if we Keep his Commandments. "
1 John ii. 3.--"And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments." This age pretends to much knowledge beyond former ages, knowledge, I say, not only in other natural arts and sciences, but especially in religion. Whether there be any great advancement in other knowledge, and improvement of that which was, to a further extent and clearness, I cannot judge, but I believe there is not much of it in this nation, nor do we so much pretend to it. But, we talk of the enlargements of …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning "Hear the Word of the Lord, Ye Rulers of Sodom, Give Ear unto the Law of Our God, Ye People of Gomorrah,"
Isaiah i. 10, 11, &c.--"Hear the word of the Lord, ye rulers of Sodom, give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah," &c. It is strange to think what mercy is mixed with the most wrath like strokes and threatenings. There is no prophet whose office and commission is only for judgment, nay, to speak the truth, it is mercy that premises threatenings. The entering of the law, both in the commands and curses, is to make sin abound, that grace may superabound, so that both rods and threatenings …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning How Christ is the Way in General, "I am the Way. "
We come now to speak more particularly to the words; and, first, Of his being a way. Our design being to point at the way of use-making of Christ in all our necessities, straits, and difficulties which are in our way to heaven; and particularly to point out the way how believers should make use of Christ in all their particular exigencies; and so live by faith in him, walk in him, grow up in him, advance and march forward toward glory in him. It will not be amiss to speak of this fulness of Christ …
John Brown (of Wamphray)—Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life Meditations for Household Piety.
1. If thou be called to the government of a family, thou must not hold it sufficient to serve God and live uprightly in thy own person, unless thou cause all under thy charge to do the same with thee. For the performance of this duty God was so well pleased with Abraham, that he would not hide from him his counsel: "For," saith God, "I know him that he will command his sons and his household after him that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and judgment, that the Lord may bring upon …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety "For if Ye Live after the Flesh, Ye Shall Die; but if Ye through the Spirit do Mortify the Deeds of the Body, Ye Shall Live.
Rom. viii. s 13, 14.--"For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die; but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." The life and being of many things consists in union,--separate them, and they remain not the same, or they lose their virtue. It is much more thus in Christianity, the power and life of it consists in the union of these things that God hath conjoined, so that if any man pretend to …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The Creation
Q-7: WHAT ARE THE DECREES OF GOD? A: The decrees of God are his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he has foreordained whatsoever shall come to pass. I have already spoken something concerning the decrees of God under the attribute of his immutability. God is unchangeable in his essence, and he-is unchangeable in his decrees; his counsel shall stand. He decrees the issue of all things, and carries them on to their accomplishment by his providence; I …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity God's Sovereignty and Prayer
"If we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us" (1 John 5:14). Throughout this book it has been our chief aim to exalt the Creator and abase the creature. The well-nigh universal tendency now, is to magnify man and dishonour and degrade God. On every hand it will be found that, when spiritual things are under discussion, the human side and element is pressed and stressed, and the Divine side, if not altogether ignored, is relegated to the background. This holds true of very much of the …
Arthur W. Pink—The Sovereignty of God Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious …
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