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God's Hand in History
Commentators explain that the coming exile is not a random act of war but a direct and just judgment from God. The Chaldean army is merely the instrument in His hand. John Calvin emphasizes that this was foretold so the people would recognize God's sovereign hand in their calamity, not attribute it to chance.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 15:14
18th Century
Theologian
Render, And I will make thee serve thine enemies in a land thou knewest not.
For a fire ... - See the marginal reference. T…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 15:14
19th Century
Bishop
I will make you to pass with your enemies ... —The Hebrew text is probably corrupt, and a slight variation of the reading…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 15:14
16th Century
Theologian
He pursues the same subject. He had said that they would be exposed as a prey to their enemies, so that all their wealth would be plundered with im…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 15:14
17th Century
Pastor
And I will make you to pass with your enemies
Not Jeremiah, but the Jews, to whom these words are continued. The mea…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 15:10–14
17th Century
Minister
Jeremiah met with much contempt and reproach, when they should have blessed him and thanked God for him. It is a great and sufficient support to th…