translation_id: net-engnet

book_id: JER

label: NET study note

text: It is difficult to be sure what intertextual connections are intended by the author in his use of vocabulary. The Hebrew word translated “grown tired” is not very common. It has been used twice before. In 9:5-6 b where it refers to the people being unable to repent and in 6:11 where it refers to Jeremiah being tired or unable to hold back his anger because of that inability. Now God too has worn out his patience with them (cf. Isa 7:13 ).


text: She has lost her position of honor and the source of her pride. For the concepts here see 1 Sam 2:5 .


text: Heb “Your words were found and I ate them.” This along with Ezek 2:8 – 3:3 is a poetic picture of inspiration. The prophet accepted them, assimilated them, and made them such a part of himself that he spoke with complete assurance what he knew were God’s words.


text: See 1:18 . The Lord renews his promise of protection and reiterates his call to Jeremiah.