Jeremiah 1

Jeremiah 1:1

1:1 (e-0) (The title of this book, ‘Jermiah’), The name may mean, ‘Jah is exalted.’ Compare the large use made of the name Jehovah in this book; it occurs about 700 times. Adonai Jehovah 14 times.

Jeremiah 1:5

1:5 appointed (a-24) Lit. ‘gave.’ so in ver. 18.

Jeremiah 1:7

1:7 whomsoever (b-17) Or ‘for everything for which.’

Jeremiah 1:8

1:8 saith (c-14) See Note a, Isaiah 1:24 .

Jeremiah 1:10

1:10 overthrow, (d-27) Or ’to tear in pieces.’

Jeremiah 1:11

1:11 almond-tree. (e-23) Derived from a word meaning, ‘watchful’ or ‘vigilant,’ as ver. 12; ch. 31.28; Numbers 17:8 ; Daniel 9:14 .