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and tell them, Hear you the word of Yahweh, you kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
This prophecy on the observance of the Sabbath is the first of a series of short predictions, probably arranged in chronological order among themse…
16th Century
Protestant
This discourse should undoubtedly be separated from the preceding one, and whoever divided the chapters showed poor judgment not only here but in m…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the prophet calls the people back to practicing their original religion regarding the commandment to observe the Sabbath. This is t…
