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How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of the whole country wither? for the wickedness of them that dwell therein, the beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our latter end.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Hebrew divides this verse differently. “How long shall the land mourn, and the herb of the whole field wither? Because of the wickedness of…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

How long shall the land mourn ... —The Hebrew punctuation gives a different division: How long shall the land mourn, …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Jeremiah confirms the previous sentence and more strongly rebukes the Jews, who still continued obstinately to despise what he had said. "What do y…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

How long shall the land mourn The land of Judea, being desolate, and bringing forth no fruit, through the long drought th…

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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