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if they do that which is evil in my sight, that they not obey my voice, then I will repent of the good, with which I said I would benefit them.
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Blessings are Conditional
Commentators stress that this verse reveals a crucial principle: God's promises of blessing to a nation are not unconditional. If a nation that has been promised good turns to evil and disobeys His voice, God will withdraw the promised benefits. As Matthew Henry notes, God acts according to fixed rules of justice; continued blessing requires ongoing faithfulness.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation ... —The words carry the thoughts of the prophet back to those which ha…
16th Century
Protestant
This is a fuller application of the Prophet's doctrine, for he had said generally before that the people were in God's hand as the clay is in the h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If it do evil in my sight What is sinful, contrary to the law and will of God, openly and publicly, in a bold and daring …
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Presbyterian
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
Here, the author draws a lesson from the simile mentioned above.
However, an objection is raised that what is said here contradict…
