We will do whatever we want. We will burn incense and pour out liquid offerings to the Queen of Heaven just as much as we like—just as we, and our ancestors, and our kings and officials have always done in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. For in those days we had plenty to eat, and we were well off and had no troubles!
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