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No One is Above God's Word
Commentators emphasize that this prophecy is addressed directly to the king and the powerful queen-mother. John Calvin notes this demonstrates a key principle: God's word is superior to all earthly greatness. No one, regardless of rank or power, is exempt from divine judgment or the call to humility. This served as a reminder that God's authority supersedes all human thrones.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 13:18
18th Century
Theologian
The queen - that is, “the queen-mother;” the word literally signifies “the great lady.” The king’s mother took precedence over his wives.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 13:18
19th Century
Bishop
The queen. — Not the usual word, the Hebrew feminine of king, but literally “the great lady” (“ dominatrix ” Vulgate), th…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 13:18
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet is here commanded to address his discourse directly to King Jehoiakim and his mother; for the term 'lady' is not to be understood as th…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 13:18
17th Century
Pastor
Say to the king, and to the queen
Jehoiachin, and his mother Nehushta, as it is generally interpreted by the Jewish …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 13:18–27
17th Century
Minister
Here is a message sent to King Jehoiakim and his queen. Their sorrows would be great indeed. If they ask, "Why do these things come upon us?" let t…