Bible Commentaries
Jeremiah 20

Gann's Commentary on the BibleGann on the Bible

Verse 11

Jeremiah 20:11

Jeremiah 20:11 describes YHWH as “a dreaded champion” (BDB 150 and BDB 792, cf. Jeremiah 1:8; Jeremiah 1:19; Jeremiah 15:20). Notice what happens to those who oppose him.

1. they will stumble

2. they will not prevail

3. they will be utterly ashamed

4. they will not succeed

5. they will have an everlasting disgrace

6. they will not be forgotten in their shame

Bibliographical Information
Gann, Windell. "Commentary on Jeremiah 20". Gann's Commentary on the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gbc/jeremiah-20.html. 2021.