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A Word for All Society
Commentators highlight that Jeremiah's message was for everyone, from the "kings of Judah" down to every citizen and visitor. The command to honor the Sabbath wasn't a private suggestion but a public decree for the entire nation. Scholars like John Calvin note that leaders were addressed first, emphasizing their responsibility to uphold God's law for the whole community.
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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…
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…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 17:20
17th Century
Pastor
And say unto them, hear you the word of the Lord
Concerning the sanctification of the sabbath; for this was not of h…
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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…