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For thus says Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride.
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The End of All Joy
God announces the imminent end of all celebrations, from parties to weddings. Commentators explain this isn't just about sadness; it signifies the complete collapse of society and the nation's future. The cessation of marriage, as John Calvin notes, points to a final destruction, as there would be no new generation to continue the people. This judgment would happen swiftly, 'in your days.'
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
The voice of mirth ... —The words had been used once before (Jeremiah 7:34), and will meet us yet again ([Ref…
16th Century
Protestant
This verse contains a reason for the preceding—that every connection with that people would be accursed. Yet he states one thing more expressly—tha…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel Who is able to do what he here threatens he will, and which he will do…
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Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, the Lord forbids the prophet from associating with the condemned people.
First, He gives the sentence, and second, He gives …