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A second earnest intercession, acknowledging the wickedness of the nation, but appealing to the covenant and to God’s almighty power.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Vanities. — That is, as in Jeremiah 10:8, the idols of the pagans, powerless and perishable.
Are there any ... that can…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
O splendid perseverance of importunity—strong resolve of a forbidden intercession! "You, O Lord our God, tell us not to pray, but we cannot restrai…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
In order to conciliate the favor of God, Jeremiah says here that with Him is the only remedy in extreme difficulties. It is as though by professing…
John Gill
JohnGill
Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can
cause rain ?
&c.] The bless…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Jeremiah acknowledged his own sins, and those of the people, but pleaded with the Lord to remember his covenant. In their distress none of the idol…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
He begins his argument from the people's former love. Regarding this, there are four points.
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First, he marvels at the rejection of…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes