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Forsaking God is Subtle
Commentators explain that 'forsaking God' wasn't an outright denial of His existence. Rather, it was corrupting pure worship by adding rituals and gods not commanded by Him. The people likely thought they were being extra religious, but God defines faithfulness as obedience to His revealed word alone. As John Calvin notes, God is forsaken as soon as people turn aside from His pure word.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 19:4
18th Century
Theologian
Have estranged this place - They have not recognized the sanctity of this place, but have treated it as a strange place, by worshipping in …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 19:4
19th Century
Bishop
Have estranged this place. — i.e., have alienated it from Jehovah its true Lord, and given it to a strange god. The words…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 19:4–5
16th Century
Theologian
The reason is given why God would deal so severely with that place. We indeed know that hypocrites are always ready with their answer; as soon as G…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 19:4
17th Century
Pastor
Because they have forsaken me; My worship, as the Targum; they had apostatized from God, relinquished his service, neglec…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 19:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The prophet must give notice of ruin coming upon Judah and Jerusalem. Both rulers and ruled must attend to it. That place which holiness made the j…