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The Heart of Sabbath-Keeping
Commentators explain that God's command to "take heed to yourselves" (or "in your souls") points to an internal commitment. The Sabbath isn't just about ceasing physical labor, but about guarding one's heart and mind from the burdens and cares of worldly business, allowing for true spiritual focus and devotion.
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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 17:21
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord, take heed to yourselves That you sin not against the Lord, by breaking the sabbath, and so bring wrat…
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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…