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A New Prophetic Message
Commentators agree that this verse introduces a new section of prophecy (chapters 11-12). Most scholars believe it was delivered during King Josiah's reign, addressing the people's insincere participation in the recent covenant renewal and warning them of the consequences of their disloyalty to God.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 11:1
18th Century
Theologian
The prophecy contained in Jeremiah 11–12 seems to belong to an early period of Jeremiah’s life. The covenant (Jeremiah 11:2) was that r…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 11:1
19th Century
Bishop
The word that came to Jeremiah. —The words indicate that we are entering on a distinct message or discourse, which probab…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 11:1–5
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet teaches us that the Jews, though they continued to profess God’s holy name, were yet completely unfaithful and had departed entire…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 11:1
17th Century
Pastor
The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying .
] Here seems to begin a new prophecy; but when it was, and un…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 11:1–10
17th Century
Minister
God never promised to bestow blessings on his rational creatures while they persist in willful disobedience. Pardon and acceptance are promised fre…