| Geneva Study Bible The word of the LORD came also unto me, saying, Scofield Reference Notes [1] saying The sign of the unmarried prophet is interpreted by the context. The whole social life of Judah was about to be disrupted and cease from the land. But note the promises of verses Jer 16:14-16 17:7,8. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary CHAPTER 16 Jer 16:1-21. Continuation of the Previous Prophecy. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 16:1-9 The prophet must conduct himself as one who expected to see his country ruined very shortly. In the prospect of sad times, he is to abstain from marriage, mourning for the dead, and pleasure. Those who would convince others of the truths of God, must make it appear by their self-denial, that they believe it themselves. Peace, inward and outward, family and public, is wholly the work of God, and from his loving-kindness and mercy. When He takes his peace from any people, distress must follow. There may be times when it is proper to avoid things otherwise our duty; and we should always sit loose to the pleasures and concerns of this life. | 
