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Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! behold, I know not how to speak; for I am a child.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

There is no resistance on Jeremiah’s part, but he shrinks back alarmed.

I cannot speak—that is, “I cannot prophesy,” I do no…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Ah, Lord God! — A better rendering is, Alas, O Lord Jehovah! as it corresponds to the Hebrew Adonai Jehovah.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

He was only young, and when young men are called to be ambassadors for God, they ought to feel the weight of the responsibility that rests upon the…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

After speaking of his call, the Prophet adds that he initially refused his office, and he states this for two reasons. First, so that he might clea…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then said I, Ah, Lord God!
&c.] The word (hha) , "Ah", or "Ahah", is used in distress an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jeremiah's early call to the work and office of a prophet is stated. He was to be a prophet, not only to the Jews but also to the neighbouring nati…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Here begins the discourse of the book itself. First, the office of prophet is enjoined upon Jeremiah. Second, a prophecy is given to the …

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