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Selected Verse: Jeremiah 23:13 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Jer 23:13 |
King James |
And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to err. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
folly--literally, "insipidity," "unsavouriness" (Job 6:6), not having the salt of godliness (Col 4:6).
in Baal--in the name of Baal; in connection with his worship (see Jer 2:8).
caused . . . to err-- (Isa 9:16). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
And I have seen folly ... - Rather, "Also I have seen." The prophet contrasts the prophets of Samaria with those of Jerusalem. In the conduct of the former God saw folly (literally that which is insipid, as being unsalted). It was stupidity to prophesy by Baal, an idol.
In Baal - i. e., in the name of Baal. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| They prophesied - Pretending they had their instructions from Baal, and so caused the ten tribes to err, which then were called Israel in contradistinction to Judah. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria - This was not to be wondered at, for their religion was a system of corruption. |
16 For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.
8 The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.
6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
6 Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?