Jer 25:9, 12, 26:6-7, 29:12 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 9. Behold, I will send ] At this time Nebuchadrezzar had not invaded the land, according to this Version; but the Hebrew may be translated, "Behold I am sending, and have taken all the families;" that is, all the allies of the king of Babylon. Instead of veel , " and TO Nebuchadrezzar," as in the common Hebrew Bible, seven MSS. of Kennicott's and De Rossi's , and one of my own, have , veeth , " AND Nebuchadrezzar," which is undoubtedly the true reading.

‏ Jeremiah 25:9

Verse 9. Behold, I will send] At this time Nebuchadrezzar had not invaded the land, according to this Version; but the Hebrew may be translated, "Behold I am sending, and have taken all the families;" that is, all the allies of the king of Babylon.

Instead of veel, "and TO Nebuchadrezzar," as in the common Hebrew Bible, seven MSS. of Kennicott's and De Rossi's, and one of my own, have , veeth, "AND Nebuchadrezzar," which is undoubtedly the true reading.

‏ Jeremiah 25:12

Verse 12. And that nation] haggoi hahu. Dr. Blayney contends that this should be translated his nation, and that hahu is the substantive pronoun used in the genitive case. It is certainly more clear and definite to read, "I will punish the king of Babylon, and HIS nation."

Will make it perpetual desolations] See Clarke on Isa 13:19, where the fulfilment of this prophecy is distinctly marked.

‏ Jeremiah 25:9

‏ Jeremiah 25:12

‏ Jeremiah 26:6-7

‏ Jeremiah 29:12