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A Nation's Ruin Visualized
Commentators explain that the image of a destroyed tent with broken cords is a powerful metaphor for the complete collapse of the nation of Judah. The "tent" represents Jerusalem or the land itself, and its ruin signifies the loss of home, stability, and security, leaving the people in a vulnerable, desolate state.
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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 10:20
19th Century
Bishop
My tabernacle ... —The tent which had been the home of Israel is destroyed, the cords that fastened it to the ground are …
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 10:20
19th Century
Preacher
Alas, poor Israel! She was like a tent removed, with none to set her up again.
There are some churches today that are in this sad condition;…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 10:20
16th Century
Theologian
This metaphor may have been taken from shepherds, and it seems suitable here; yet the prophets often compare the Church to a tent. Although it is i…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 10:20
17th Century
Pastor
My tabernacle is spoiled Not the temple at Jerusalem only, rather Jerusalem itself, as Kimchi; or the whole land, as the …
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 …