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A New, Sterner Message
Commentators note that this simple phrase introduces a new, distinct, and even more severe prophecy than what has come before. The warnings of judgment are escalating, signaling a critical turning point in God's message to Judah.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 16:1
18th Century
Theologian
In this prophecy (Jeremiah 16:1–18), the punishment of the people is set forth in even sterner terms than in the last. The whole land i…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 16:1
19th Century
Bishop
The word of the Lord came also to me.— The formula introduces a new and distinct message, extending to Jeremiah 17:18, an…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 16:1–4
16th Century
Theologian
This is a new discourse, which still is not unlike many others, except in this particular, that the Prophet was not to marry a wife nor beget c…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 16:1
17th Century
Pastor
The word of the Lord came to me, saying .
] The Targum is, the word of prophecy from the Lord: whether this is a new…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 16:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The prophet must conduct himself as one who expected to see his country ruined very shortly. Anticipating sad times, he is to abstain from marriage…