Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
bear rule by their means—literally, "according to their hands," that is, under their guidance (I Chronicles 25:3). As a sample of the priests lending themselves to the deceits of the false prophets, to gain influence over the people, see Jeremiah 29:24-32.
love to have it so— (Micah 2:11).
end thereof—the fatal issue of this sinful course when divine judgments shall come.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Jeremiah 5:31:
Jeremiah 7:8
Jeremiah 14:10
Jeremiah 14:18
Jeremiah 18:18
Jeremiah 20:6
Ezekiel 13:1
Ezekiel 44:4-6
Micah 2:11
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