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For they are a nation void of counsel, There is no understanding in them.
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A Willful Blindness
Commentators explain that Israel's lack of counsel was not simple ignorance but a profound spiritual blindness. John Calvin describes it as a "desperate stupidity," as they failed to connect their ongoing suffering to their sin. This serves as a warning about the danger of growing so callous that we no longer learn from God's discipline or consider the ultimate consequences of our actions.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Song of Moses
If (Deuteronomy 32:1–3) is regarded as the introduction, and (Deuteronomy 32:43) as the conclus…
19th Century
Anglican
Void of counsel. —Literally, perishing in counsels, or, perhaps, spoiling the plans of Jehovah. Yet they said, <…
Baptist
For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they …
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16th Century
Protestant
For they are a nation void of counsel. The cause is assigned why God had almost blotted out altogether the memory of the people: namely, b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For they [are] a nation void of counsel This is said not of the Jews, whose character is given, ([Reference Deuteron…
The idolatry and rebellions of Israel deserved, and the justice of God seemed to demand, that they should be rooted out. But He spared Israel and s…
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