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Now therefore, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and amend your ways and your doings.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The word translated “frame” is a present participle, and it is the same word that, when used as a noun, means “a potter.” God declares that He is a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I frame evil. —The verb chosen is that which specially describes the potter’s work, and from which the Hebrew word for po…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet is now instructed to turn his discourse to the Jews, so that he might apply the doctrine of repentance, to which he had referred; for a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now therefore go to This is the application of the above general rules of procedure to the people of the Jews, and partic…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Sinners call it liberty to live without restraint, but for a person to be a slave to their lusts is the very worst slavery. They abandoned God for …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Here, the author draws a lesson from the simile mentioned above.

    However, an objection is raised that what is said here contradict…

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