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The voice of news, behold, it comes, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah a desolation, a dwelling-place of jackals.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Behold, the noise of the bruit is come. — A better rendering is, A cry is heard, Behold, it cometh. The cry of t…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold the noise of the bruit is come Or, "the voice of hearing" F3 ; that is, the voice heard; the repor…
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 …
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, he determines the order of the punishment, foreshadowing the enemy who is to come from the north. From the north shall spread every ev…
