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and it happen, when he hears the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart, to destroy the moist with the dry.
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The Danger of False Peace
All the commentators highlight the danger of self-deception. The verse describes a person who hears God's clear warnings against sin but inwardly convinces themselves they are safe. As John Calvin notes, it is foolish to hope for peace while waging war with God. This person 'blesses himself in his heart,' creating a false security that allows them to continue in disobedience while expecting a positive outcome.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
On this thought, compare Jeremiah 23:17. The secret and presumptuous sinner is meant, who flatters himself that all is well and will be well with h…
19th Century
Anglican
The imagination. —Rather, “stubbornness” or “obstinacy.” The word is only found here and in Psalms 81:12, outside the writings of …
Baptist
For there were some who so hardened themselves against God that they said, "We shall have peace: let us do what we like: let us worship these idol …
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16th Century
Protestant
And it comes to pass when he hears the words... He shows that it is not without reason that he has used so solemn and severe an adjuration…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it cometh to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse That is, the man befor…
The national covenant made with Israel not only prefigured the covenant of grace made with true believers but also represented the outward dispensa…
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