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Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of Jehovah? let it come now.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In the rest of the prophecy, Jeremiah dwells upon the moral faults which had led to Judah’s ruin.

Jeremiah 17:6: Like the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Behold, they say to me. —The speakers are not named or defined, but they are clearly the mockers who questioned Jeremiah’s prophet…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here Jeremiah complains of the obstinate contempt of the people; he found them not only discourteous but even petulant towards God, so that they di…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold, they say unto me
Or, "they are saying unto me" {y}, continually; these were their daily flouts and jeers:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The prophet acknowledges the favor of God in establishing religion. There is fullne of comfort in God—overflowing, ever-flowing fullne , like a fou…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

This is the third reason that gave rise to their belief in their own immunity: they did not believe God’s threats. Regarding this, there are three …

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