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For thus said the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, In returning and rest shall you be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. You would not:
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God's Path to Safety
All commentators agree that God offered a clear path to deliverance: stop the frantic political maneuvering to secure Egypt's help, and instead "return" to God in repentance and "rest" in Him. True safety and strength were found not in human schemes but in quiet, confident trust in the Holy One of Israel.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For thus says the Lord God - The purpose of this verse is to give a reason for the destruction that would come upon them. That reason was …
19th Century
Anglican
In returning and rest ... —The words describe a process of conversion, but the nature of that conversion is determined by the cont…
16th Century
Protestant
For thus says the Lord. Here he describes one kind of contempt of God, for when warnings are addressed to hypocrites in general terms, the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel This is still repeated, though displeasing to the carnal Jews, wh…
The Jews were the only people professing God that He then had in the world, yet many among them were rebellious. They had the light, but they loved…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Woe to you, apostate children. In this section, the prophet issues threats against those who despised the prophet Jeremia…
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