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All that found them have devoured them; and their adversaries said, We are not guilty, because they have sinned against Jehovah, the habitation of righteousness, even Jehovah, the hope of their fathers.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Offend not – that is, “are not guilty.” Israel, having left the fold, has no owner and may therefore be maltreated with impunity.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Their adversaries said, We offend not ... —These words are suggestive, indicating a special aspect of the prophet's thoug…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Jeremiah continues with the same subject, for he tells us how miserable the condition of the people was until God looked upon them to relieve them …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

All that found them have devoured them
As lost and wandering sheep are liable to be found, and to be devoured, by ev…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The king of Babylon was kind to Jeremiah, yet the prophet must foretell the ruin of that kingdom. If our friends are God's enemies, we dare not spe…

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