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Authority from God's Word Alone
Commentators stress that Jeremiah's immense authority over nations came from one source: God putting His words in Jeremiah's mouth (v. 9). He was God's "deputy" or representative. Scholars like Calvin warn that this power is tied directly to faithfully delivering God's message, not one's own ideas. This serves as a timeless principle for anyone who teaches or preaches.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 1:10
18th Century
Theologian
I have ... set you over - literally, I have made you Pakeed, i.e., deputy. This title is given only to those invested with high authority (e…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 1:10
19th Century
Bishop
I have this day set thee ... — With the gift, and therefore the consciousness, of a new power, comes a prospective view o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 1:10
19th Century
Preacher
What a mysterious power rested on this God-sent messenger!
Poor Jeremiah was often in prison, frequently at death's door, yet he was the mast…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 1:9–10
16th Century
Theologian
Here Jeremiah speaks again of his calling, so that his doctrine might not be despised as though it came from a private individual. He, therefore, t…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 1:10
17th Century
Pastor
See, I have this day set thee over the nations, and over the
kingdoms
Not as a prince…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 1:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Jeremiah's early call to the work and office of a prophet is stated. He was to be a prophet, not only to the Jews but also to the neighbouring nati…