Jer 5:13 | JFB | STEP | 13. Continuation of the unbelieving language of the Jews. the prophets-- who prophesy punishment coming on us. the word-- the Holy Spirit, who speaks through true prophets, is not in them [Maurer]. Or else, "There is no word (divine communication) in them" ( ) [Rosenmuller]. thus, &c.-- Their ill-omened prophecies shall fall on themselves.

‏ Jeremiah 5:13

13. Continuation of the unbelieving language of the Jews.

the prophets--who prophesy punishment coming on us.

the word--the Holy Spirit, who speaks through true prophets, is not in them [Maurer]. Or else, "There is no word (divine communication) in them" (Ho 1:2) [Rosenmuller].

thus, &c.--Their ill-omened prophecies shall fall on themselves.