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Then said I, Ah, Lord Yahweh! behold, I don`t know how to speak; for I am a child.
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A Common Feeling of Inadequacy
Commentators highlight that Jeremiah's hesitation is a classic response from those called by God. Like Moses, Isaiah, and Peter, Jeremiah felt overwhelmed and unqualified. His cry, "I cannot speak; for I am a child," reflects a deep sense of personal weakness in the face of a divine mission, a feeling many believers can relate to when facing God's call.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There is no resistance on Jeremiah’s part, but he shrinks back alarmed.
I cannot speak—that is, “I cannot prophesy,” I do no…
19th Century
Anglican
Ah, Lord God! — A better rendering is, Alas, O Lord Jehovah! as it corresponds to the Hebrew Adonai Jehovah.
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said I, Ah, Lord God! &c.] The word (hha) , "Ah", or "Ahah", is used in distress an…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
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 …
