1)

Why did Hashem saw "you saw well"?

1.

Radak: He saw a branch without leaves or flowers. He contemplated the vision, and understood that it is almond wood. Had he seen it with leaves and flowers, it would be simple!

2.

Malbim (11): The hand that touched his mouth pictured in Yirmeyah's imagination an image and parable for the Nevu'ah - "uv'Yad ha'Nevi'im Adameh" (Hoshe'a 12:11). Yirmeyah said that it is as if a Makel Shaked illustrates the hand that touched him.

3.

Malbim #1: (a) He called it a Makel, and not a Mateh, for sometimes Mateh is a support and position of authority. It is honor for the one who bears it. Makel is not for honor; it is for beating. So the Babylonians are a stick of bullies to afflict sinners, not a staff of honor or support. (b) He saw that it is Shaked, i.e. bearing fruits at this moment, showing the great rapidity to bear fruits. Refer to 1:11:3:1-2.

4.

Malbim #2: You saw that I intend to fulfill it quickly for the good. Refer to 1:12:2:1*.

2)

What is the meaning of "Shaked Ani Al Davarai La'asoso"?

1.

Malbim: Carrying out [the prophecy] is connected to the words; it will be done quickly 1 .


1

Malbim: This was for the good, to exile Yisrael [two years] before [852 years, the Gematriya of] "v'Noshantem ba'Aretz" (Devarim 4:25), lest be fulfilled "Avod Tovedun" (4:26).

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