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The First Step to Repentance
Commentators agree that the verse's core message is about accepting deserved affliction. The phrase 'Truly this is my grief, and I must bear it' signifies a pivotal moment of realization. Scholars like Ellicott and Calvin explain that acknowledging the justice of God's discipline and patiently submitting to it is the essential first step toward repentance and spiritual restoration. It is a move from protest to humble acceptance.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 10:19–25
18th Century
Theologian
The lamentation of the daughter of Zion, the Jewish Church, at the devastation of the land, and her humble prayer to God for mercy ([Reference Jere…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 10:19
19th Century
Bishop
Woe is me ... — From this verse to the end of the chapter, we have, with the prophet’s characteristic dramatic vividness,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 10:19
19th Century
Preacher
Ah, child of God, you also must learn to say that! There are some trials and troubles, which come upon you, against which you may not contend, but …
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 10:19
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here undoubtedly speaks in the name of the whole people, for he saw that no one was moved by threats, though very grievous and severe. …
John Gill
On Jeremiah 10:19
17th Century
Pastor
Woe is me for my hurt!
&c.] Or "breach" F1 ; which was made upon the people of the Jews, when besieged, t…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 10:17–25
17th Century
Minister
The Jews who continued in their own land felt secure. But, sooner or later, sinners will find all things as the word of God has declared, and that …