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God's Warnings Are Real
Commentators explain that the 'great commotion out of the north' refers to the terrifying, audible approach of the Babylonian army. This verse serves as a stark reminder that God's repeated warnings of judgment are not empty threats. Sooner or later, the consequences of disobedience become a tangible and devastating reality, turning prosperous cities into desolate ruins inhabited by jackals.
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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 10:22
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, the noise of the bruit is come. — A better rendering is, A cry is heard, Behold, it cometh. The cry of t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 10:22–24
19th Century
Preacher
And a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah desolate, and a den of dragons. O LORD, I know that the way of man …
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 10:22
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah shows in this verse that prophetic doctrine was useless to an obstinate people. There is, no doubt, a contrast to be understood between th…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 10:22
17th Century
Pastor
Behold the noise of the bruit is come
Or, "the voice of hearing" F3 ; that is, the voice heard; the repor…
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 …