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A Solemn Call to Attention
Commentators emphasize that this opening phrase, "Hear ye the word," is a solemn and urgent command. It serves as a formal preface, signaling that God is about to address a critical issue with the "house of Israel"—their tendency to adopt the sinful, superstitious practices of the surrounding pagan nations.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 10:1
19th Century
Bishop
House of Israel. —This forms the link that connects what follows with what precedes. The “house of Israel” had been told …
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 10:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Among pagans, if certain stars were in conjunction, it was considered unlucky; and certain days of the week were also regarded as unlucky, just as …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 10:1–2
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah enters here on a new subject. Though he had, no doubt, taught this truth often, I consider it distinct from what has gone before, for he b…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 10:1
17th Century
Pastor
Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you, O house of
Israel .
] Or, "upon yo…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 10:1–16
17th Century
Minister
The prophet shows the glory of Israel's God, and exposes the foolishness of idolaters. Charms and other attempts to obtain supernatural help, or to…