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Jeremiah 15:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 15:17

Verse 17 of 21

Scripture focus

I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.

Jeremiah 15:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 15:17

Theological / Devotional

Mockers. Rather, “jesters,” or “merrymakers.”

Alone. Evidently from the time of his call Jeremiah had had little of social enjoyment. As a man set apart by God he found no pleasure in fellowshiping with merrymakers.

Because of thy hand. The prophet had lived an abstemious life because of the divine requirements. However, his self-denial had not always been cheerfully undertaken. At times feelings of resentment and indignation filled his soul. Compare the experience of Ezekiel (see on Eze. 3:14).

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