The Bible — notes and cross-references in Jeremiah | Interpretation and commentary to chapter 24

24:1¹ figs

The fig tree is a symbol of the nation of Israel (Joel 1:7). See Matt. 21:18-22 and notes.
24:1^a Nebuchadrezzar

2 Kings 24:11-12; 2 Chron. 36:10
24:2^a figs

Matt. 24:32
24:6^a bring

Jer. 12:15; 29:10
24:6^b build

Jer. 32:41; 33:7; 42:10
24:7^a heart

Deut. 30:6; Jer. 32:39; Ezek. 11:19; 36:26-27
24:7^b My

Jer. 30:22; 32:38; Ezek. 37:23; Zech. 8:8; cf. Rev. 21:3
24:7^c I

Jer. 7:23; 31:1, 33; Ezek. 37:27; Heb. 8:10; Rev. 21:7
24:8^a figs

Jer. 29:17; Matt. 24:32
24:8¹ those

Those dwelling in Egypt were those who had escaped from the Holy Land to Egypt for their security.
24:9¹ proverb

Here proverb signifies a formal expression of derision, and byword indicates mocking.
24:10^a sword

Jer. 15:2-3; 29:17; Ezek. 5:12, 17; 14:21; Rev. 6:8