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God's Authoritative Word
Commentators stress that this opening statement is crucial. It establishes that the words to follow are not Jeremiah's own but are a direct, external revelation from God. This divine authority is the basis for his entire ministry and demands that his message be taken seriously.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
This history of Jeremiah’s call to his office formed a part of his first address to the people. He claimed to act by an external authority, and to …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
The word of the Lord came unto me. —The words imply obviously a revelation, the introduction of a new element into human …
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 1:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
He was only young, and when young men are called to be ambassadors for God, they ought to feel the weight of the responsibility that rests upon the…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 1:4–5
16th Century
Theologian
Here Jeremiah explains more fully what he had already mentioned: that he had been called from above, for otherwise he would have presumptuously obt…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying. Not in the days of Jehoiakim, but in the thirteenth year of the reign of Jo…
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…