Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here is, I. Jeremiah's early designation to the work and office of a prophet, which God gives him notice of as a reason for his early application to that business (Jer 1:4, Jer 1:5): The word of the Lord came to him, with a satisfying assurance to himself that it was the word of the Lord and not a delusion; and God told him, 1.

Commenting on Jeremiah 1:4-10

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. Not in the days of Jehoiakim, but in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah, Jer 1:2. The Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions read, "unto him". . The Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions read, "unto him". Jeremiah 1:5 jer 1:5 jer 1:5 jer 1:5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee,....

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Reformed @jfbcommentary

Jeremiah's call to the prophetical office. unto me--other manuscripts read "to him"; but English Version probably represents the true Hebrew text; this inscription was doubtless made by Jeremiah himself.