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There is no resistance on Jeremiah’s part, but he shrinks back alarmed.
I cannot speak—that is, “I cannot prophesy,” I do no…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Ah, Lord God! — A better rendering is, Alas, O Lord Jehovah! as it corresponds to the Hebrew Adonai Jehovah.
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
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…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
After speaking of his call, the Prophet adds that he initially refused his office, and he states this for two reasons. First, so that he might clea…
John Gill
JohnGill
Then said I, Ah, Lord God!
&c.] The word (hha) , "Ah", or "Ahah", is used in distress an…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
1. Here begins the discourse of the book itself. First, the office of prophet is enjoined upon Jeremiah. Second, a prophecy is given to the …
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes