Darby Translation NotesJeremiah 1

1:1 (e-0) (The title of this book, 'Jermiah'), The name may mean, 'Jah is exalted.' Compare the large use made of the name Jehovah in this book; it occurs about 700 times. Adonai Jehovah 14 times.

1:5 appointed (a-24) Lit. 'gave.' so in ver. 18.

1:7 whomsoever (b-17) Or 'for everything for which.'

1:8 saith (c-14) See Note a, Isa. 1.24.

1:10 overthrow, (d-27) Or 'to tear in pieces.'

1:11 almond-tree. (e-23) Derived from a word meaning, 'watchful' or 'vigilant,' as ver. 12; ch. 31.28; Num. 17.8; Dan. 9.14.