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A Prayer of Passionate Pleading
Commentators note that Jeremiah's prayer is a raw, passionate outcry. Though previously forbidden to intercede, his heart for his people bursts forth. He wrestles with God, questioning how the current disaster aligns with God's covenant promises to Judah and Zion. This models a faith that is honest enough to bring its deepest questions and pain directly to God.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 14:19–22
18th Century
Theologian
A second () earnest intercession, acknowledging the wickedness of the nation, but appealing to the covenant and to God’s almighty power.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 14:19
19th Century
Bishop
Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? —The heart of the patriot overpowers even the conviction of the prophet, and, though fo…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 14:19
19th Century
Preacher
That is not exactly praying, but it is very like it. Jeremiah is asking the Lord whether he can really have cast off his people.
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 14:19
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now turns to prayer and to complaints, so that by his example he might finally rouse the people to lamentation. His aim was that they m…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 14:19
17th Century
Pastor
Have you utterly rejected Judah? &c.] The prophet, though forbid, proceeds to prayers and expostulations on account of th…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 14:17–22
17th Century
Minister
Jeremiah acknowledged his own sins, and those of the people, but pleaded with the Lord to remember his covenant. In their distress none of the idol…