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The word which came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying,
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A New and Urgent Word
Commentators note that this verse marks the beginning of a new and distinct prophecy. It is not a random message but part of an escalating sequence of warnings delivered early in King Jehoiakim's reign. This sets the stage for what scholars call a "last warning" before a more severe judgment is announced.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the first prophecy of the series (Jeremiah 18:0), the fate of Jerusalem was still undetermined; a long line of kings might yet reign…
19th Century
Anglican
The word which came to Jeremiah. —The message that follows comes in close sequence upon that of the preceding chapter,
16th Century
Protestant
The sum of what is taught here is that, as the Jews gloried in God’s singular favor—which, however, had been conferred on them for a different purp…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying . ] The word of prophecy, as the Targum: this is a distinct pr…
While Jeremiah observes the potter's work, God darts into his mind two great truths. God has authority, and power, to form and fashion kingdoms and…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, he shows the obstinacy of the people themselves as if through experience:
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