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And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, As Jehovah liveth; even as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built up in the midst of my people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The accomplishment of this blessing depends on both Judah and the Gentiles reversing their past conduct. Then the believing Gentile will be admitte…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

To swear by my name. —There is an obvious reference to the hopes expressed in Jeremiah 4:2. To acknowledge Jehovah in all…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

We see that this refers to the Gentiles, who were previously aliens to the grace of God; indeed, they entertained the most dire hatred towards his …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the
ways of my people
Not th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Lord would plead the cause of his people against their evil neighbors. Yet he would afterwards show mercy to those nations, when they learn tru…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here, he speaks of the comfort that will arise from the punishment of the enemy, addressing three points.

  1. He speaks of their remov…

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