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A Public Proclamation
Commentators emphasize that God commanded Jeremiah to deliver this message in the most public places—the main gate used by kings and citizens, and then all the gates of Jerusalem. This wasn't a private warning. As John Calvin explains, the public nature of the proclamation was meant to confront the open and shameless sin of the people and their leaders, leaving no room for excuses.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 17:19–27
18th Century
Theologian
This prophecy on the observance of the Sabbath is the first of a series of short predictions, probably arranged in chronological order among themse…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 17:19
19th Century
Bishop
Thus said the Lord unto me ... — We enter here on an entirely fresh series of messages. These messages are arranged proba…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 17:19–21
16th Century
Theologian
This discourse should undoubtedly be separated from the preceding one, and whoever divided the chapters showed poor judgment not only here but in m…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 17:19
17th Century
Pastor
Thus said the Lord unto me
Here begins a new sermon or discourse, concerning the sanctification of the sabbath, and …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 17:19–27
17th Century
Minister
The prophet was to present to the rulers and the people of Judah the command to keep the Sabbath day holy. Let them strictly observe the fourth com…