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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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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 18:1
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 18:1
19th Century
Bishop
The word which came to Jeremiah. —The message that follows comes in close sequence upon that of the preceding chapter,
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 18:1–6
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Jeremiah 18:1
17th Century
Pastor
The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying .
] The word of prophecy, as the Targum: this is a distinct pr…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 18:1–10
17th Century
Minister
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…