Jer 5:31, 6:14, 14:13 | JFB | STEP | 31. bear rule by their means —literally, "according to their hands," that is, under their guidance ( ). As a sample of the priests lending themselves to the deceits of the false prophets, to gain influence over the people, see . love to have it so — ( ). end thereof —the fatal issue of this sinful course when divine judgments shall come.

Jeremiah 5:31

31. bear rule by their means—literally, "according to their hands," that is, under their guidance (1Ch 25:3). As a sample of the priests lending themselves to the deceits of the false prophets, to gain influence over the people, see Jer 29:24-32.

love to have it so— (Mic 2:11).

end thereof—the fatal issue of this sinful course when divine judgments shall come.

Jeremiah 6:14

14. hurt—the spiritual wound.

slightly—as if it were but a slight wound; or, in a slight manner, pronouncing all sound where there is no soundness.

saying—namely, the prophets and priests (Jer 6:13). Whereas they ought to warn the people of impending judgments and the need of repentance, they say there is nothing to fear.

peace—including soundness. All is sound in the nation's moral state, so all will be peace as to its political state (Jer 4:10; 8:11; 14:13; 23:17; Eze 13:5, 10; 22:28).

Jeremiah 14:13

13. Jeremiah urges that much of the guilt of the people is due to the false prophets' influence.

assured peace—solid and lasting peace. Literally, "peace of truth" (Isa 39:8).