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But thou, O Jehovah, knowest me; thou seest me, and triest my heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, and prepare them for the day of slaughter.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

You have seen me ... - Rather, "You see me and try my heart at all times, and know the sincerity of its devotion toward You

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You, O Lord, know me. — Like all faithful sufferers from evildoers before and after him, the prophet appeals to the right…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet is not here concerned about himself but, on the contrary, undertakes the defense of his own office, as though he had said that he faith…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But you, O Lord, know me. The Lord knew him before he was born (Jeremiah 1:5), he knew what he designed him f…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When we are most in the dark concerning God's dealings, we must maintain right thoughts of God, believing that He never committed the slightest wro…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Here, the prophet discu es the justice of the one who punishes. First, the prophet's argument is considered. Second, the Lord’s response …

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