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We acknowledge, Yahweh, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers; for we have sinned against you.
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The Role of True Confession
Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin highlight that this verse models more than just admitting fault; it's a vital part of genuine prayer. True confession, as shown here, is the necessary background for approaching God. It involves humbly condemning oneself before God, which is the first step toward receiving His mercy and finding hope.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A second () earnest intercession, acknowledging the wickedness of the nation, but appealing to the covenant and to God’s almighty power.
19th Century
Anglican
And the iniquity. —The insertion of the conjunction weakens the force of the original. The wickedness which Israel confes…
Baptist
He has advanced a step further now, to the confession of sin. If that is not really prayer, it always goes with it. It is the background of prayer,…
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16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here undoubtedly prescribes to the Jews the way of appeasing God. He had previously uttered a prayer, partly to reprove the people for …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers This is said by the pro…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
He begins his argument from the people's former love. Regarding this, there are four points.
First, he marvels at the rejection of…
