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God as a Passing Stranger
Commentators explain that the image of God as a "sojourner" or "wayfaring man" powerfully expresses Israel's sense of abandonment. Unlike a resident, a traveler who stays for only a night has no deep investment in the town's welfare. Jeremiah uses this metaphor to ask why God, who promised to dwell with His people, now seems distant and unconcerned with their suffering.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 14:8
19th Century
Bishop
As a wayfaring man ... —No image could paint more vividly the sense of abandonment which weighed on the prophet’s heart. Israel ha…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 14:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
For our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you. O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why should you be as a…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 14:8–9
16th Century
Theologian
I have said that the former verse is confirmed by these words. For since the Prophet mentions God's own name to Him, we must consider the cause of …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 14:8
17th Century
Pastor
O the hope of Israel
The author, object, ground, and foundation of hope of all good things, both here and hereafter;…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 14:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The people were in tears. But it was the cry of their trouble and their sin, rather than of their prayer. Let us be thankful for the mercy of water…