Jer 3:21-25 | JFB | STEP | 21. In harmony with the preceding promises of God, the penitential confessions of Israel are heard. high places-- The scene of their idolatries is the scene of their confessions. Compare , in which they cast aside their trust in these idolatrous high places. The publicity of their penitence is also implied (compare ; ).

‏ Jeremiah 3:21-25

21. In harmony with the preceding promises of God, the penitential confessions of Israel are heard.

high places--The scene of their idolatries is the scene of their confessions. Compare Jr 3:23, in which they cast aside their trust in these idolatrous high places. The publicity of their penitence is also implied (compare Jr 7:29; 48:38).

22. Jehovah's renewed invitation (Jr 3:12, 14) and their immediate response.

heal--forgive (2Ch 30:18, 20; Ho 14:4).

unto thee--rather, "in obedience to thee"; literally, "for thee" [Rosenmuller].

23. multitude of mountains--that is, the multitude of gods worshipped on them (compare Psa 121:1, 2, Margin).

24. shame--that is, the idols, whose worship only covers us with shame (Jr 11:13; Ho 9:10). So far from bringing us "salvation," they have cost us our cattle and even our children, whom we have sacrificed to them.

25. (Ezr 9:7).