Jer 25:12, 29:11 | Clarke | e4.org | 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 ] , where the fulfilment of this prophecy is distinctly marked.

‏ 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 29:11

Verse 11. Thoughts of peace] Here God gives them to understand, 1. That his love was moved towards them. 2. That he would perform his good word, his promises often repeated, to them. 3. That for the fulfilment of these they must pray, seek, and search. 4. That he would hearken, and they should find him; provided, 5. They sought him with their whole heart, Jer 29:10-13.