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The Pain of Ingratitude
Commentators emphasize Jeremiah's shock at the people's ingratitude. He had interceded for them, seeking to turn God's wrath away, yet they responded by plotting his death. John Calvin calls this kind of ingratitude a 'monstrous thing' that even nature itself detests, highlighting a profound and painful aspect of human sin.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 18:20
18th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah had been laboring earnestly to avert the ruin of his country, but the Jews treated him as farmers treat a noxious animal which wastes thei…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 18:20
19th Century
Bishop
They have digged a pit for my soul. The image has become so familiar that we have almost lost its vividness. What it mean…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 18:20
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet in this verse exaggerates the sin of his enemies, for they not only were ferocious against God, but also forgot everything humane, and …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 18:20
17th Century
Pastor
Shall evil be recompensed for good ?
&c.] For all the good that I have done them, shall this be all the recompense I…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 18:18–23
17th Century
Minister
When the prophet called to repentance, instead of obeying the call, the people devised devices against him. Thus sinners deal with the great Interc…