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Are there any among the vanities of the nations that can cause rain? or can the sky give showers? Aren`t you he, Yahweh our God? therefore we will wait for you; for you have made all these things.
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The One True Source of Blessing
The verse powerfully contrasts the living God with the 'vanities' (idols) of other nations. Commentators explain that while pagans had gods for rain, like Baal or Jupiter Pluvius, these were powerless. Even the heavens themselves cannot produce showers without God's command. The prayer affirms that Yahweh alone is the source of every blessing, from life-giving rain to ultimate salvation, because He is the Creator.
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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
Vanities. — That is, as in Jeremiah 10:8, the idols of the pagans, powerless and perishable.
Are there any ... that can…
Baptist
O splendid perseverance of importunity—strong resolve of a forbidden intercession! "You, O Lord our God, tell us not to pray, but we cannot restrai…
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16th Century
Protestant
In order to conciliate the favor of God, Jeremiah says here that with Him is the only remedy in extreme difficulties. It is as though by professing…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain ? &c.] The bless…
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…
