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Because I knew that you are obstinate, and your neck is an iron sinew, and your brow brass;
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Prophecy as a Remedy for Unbelief
Commentators unanimously agree that God gave clear, long-range prophecies because He knew Israel's obstinate character. By foretelling future events, He provided undeniable proof of His sovereignty, preemptively countering their tendency to either disbelieve His promises or credit their deliverance to idols.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Because I knew that thou art obstinate - I made these frequent predictions, and fulfilled them in this striking manner because I kn…
19th Century
Anglican
Because I knew that you are obstinate ... —The point is that Jehovah foresees not only the conquests of Cyrus, but the ob…
Baptist
See the care of God towards the most obstinate of people. He knows that they will pervert things, so he prevents them as far as it is possible to d…
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16th Century
Protestant
For I knew that you are obstinate. Literally, it is, “On account of my knowing,” or, “From my knowing.” Here the Lord solemnly declares by…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because I knew that you are obstinate Or "hard" F1 , hard hearted, an obdurate and rebellious people, con…
The Jews prided themselves on their descent from Jacob and claimed Jehovah as their God. They took pride in Jerusalem and the temple, yet there was…
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13th Century
Catholic
Hear these things, O house of Jacob. Here he promises the liberation of the people. This is divided into two parts.
In th…
