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He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Discretion - Or, understanding. The three attributes ascribed to the Creator are very remarkable. The creation of the earth, the material wo…
19th Century
Anglican
He has made ... he has established. —The words are participial in form, making ... establis…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He has made the earth by his power The Targum considers these words as a continuation of the answer of the Jews to t…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, the author clarifies the difference regarding the truth of divinity. He first excludes divinity from idols, showing that there is n…
