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Creation is God's Resume
Commentators explain that this verse is a powerful argument against idolatry. By detailing God's creative acts—making the earth, ordering the world, and stretching out the heavens—Jeremiah establishes God's credentials. Unlike the idols who have made nothing, the true God's power and wisdom are on full display in creation, proving He alone is worthy of worship.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 10:12
18th Century
Theologian
Discretion - Or, understanding. The three attributes ascribed to the Creator are very remarkable. The creation of the earth, the material wo…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 10:12
19th Century
Bishop
He has made ... he has established. —The words are participial in form, making ... establis…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 10:10–13
19th Century
Preacher
To what a height of sacred imagery does Jeremiah mount! He seems to shake off his usual melancholy spirit when he comes to sing the praises of the …
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 10:12–13
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah speaks again now in Hebrew, for he deliberately spoke in Chaldean to show that the ungodly were not to be tolerated if they blasphemed and…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 10:12
17th Century
Pastor
He has made the earth by his power
The Targum considers these words as a continuation of the answer of the Jews to t…
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…