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The Cry of Judgment
Commentators explain that Jeremiah's prayer is for a sudden and terrifying military invasion. The 'cry' he wishes to be heard is the sound of panic and suffering from within people's homes—their supposed places of safety—as an enemy army sacks the city, inflicting terrible cruelty.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 18:22
18th Century
Theologian
The sack of the city follows with all the horrible cruelties practiced at such a time.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 18:22
19th Century
Bishop
Let a cry be heard from their houses. — that is, let their city be taken by the enemy and the people suffer all the outrage and cr…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 18:22
16th Century
Theologian
He proceeds with his imprecation. He then wishes that a cry should be heard from their houses, as if he had said, “Let there be no refuge for them …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 18:22
17th Century
Pastor
Let a cry be heard from their houses
A shrieking of women and children, not only for the loss of husbands and parent…
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…