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The Foundation of Faith
Commentators note the deliberate structure here. Jeremiah first condemns trusting in human strength (v. 5-6) before praising trust in God. John Calvin compares this to plowing a field before planting seeds; false confidences must be uprooted before true faith can grow. The blessing of trusting God is only available once we stop relying on ourselves or others.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 17:5–18
18th Century
Theologian
In the rest of the prophecy, Jeremiah dwells upon the moral faults which had led to Judah’s ruin.
Jeremiah 17:6: Like the…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 17:7
19th Century
Bishop
Blessed is the man ... — The words that follow in Jeremiah 17:8 are almost a paraphrase of Psalm 1:3. And, we may well be…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 17:3–8
19th Century
Preacher
Oh, the blessedness of confidence in God! You see it here set out in contrast with the misery of trusting in men. Drought comes even to this tree, …
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 17:7–8
16th Century
Theologian
The order which the Prophet keeps should be observed, for he could not have spoken profitably of this second part if he had not first taken away th…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 17:7
17th Century
Pastor
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord
In the Word of the Lord, as the Targum, in Christ the essential…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 17:5–11
17th Century
Minister
He who puts confidence in man will be like the heath in a desert, a naked tree, a pitiful shrub, the product of barren ground, useless and worthles…