Jeremiah
Verse 1. Book, which Joakim burnt, and sought the life of the prophets. Calmet. 36. Calmet.—Baruch apprised of the general distress, weeps for it, and his life is spared. Worthington.
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Jeremiah 45
Historical chapter commentary
Jeremiah
Verse 5. Great: the spirit of prophecy; (Rabbins) or rather to be exempted from suffering, while all the neighbouring nations were perishing. Calmet.—And save. Lit. “for salvation.” Hebrew “booty.” Bible.—He seems to have been set at liberty with his master. Calmet. 40:1. Calmet.