Jeremiah 38

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 38:6

38:6 dungeon (a-10) As ch. 37.16, and so throughout. Hammelech, (b-16) See Note, ch. 36.26.

Jeremiah 38:7

38:7 Ethiopian, (c-4) Heb. ‘Cushite.’

Jeremiah 38:22

38:22 friends (a-30) As ch. 20.10, and Psalms 41:9 . back. (b-51) Or ‘[thy friends] have withdrawn from [thee].’

Jeremiah 38:23

38:23 burned (c-45) Lit. ’thou shalt burn.’