But we will certainly carry out every word that has proceeded from our mouths, by burning sacrifices to the queen of heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, just as we ourselves, our forefathers, our kings, and our leaders did in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem; for then we had plenty of food and were well off and saw no misfortune.
Commentaries
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Whatsoever thing ... - Or, the whole word (or thing) which has gone forth from our mouth; that is, the vows we have made. They would not let…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Here they show more openly their obstinacy; for having said that they had no faith in Jeremiah, as he had not been sent by God, they now add that t…
John Gill
JohnGill
But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goes out of our own
mouth
And not what we…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
These daring sinners do not attempt excuses, but declare they will do what is forbidden. Those who disobey God commonly grow worse and worse, and t…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes