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The First Sermon Begins
Commentators note this verse marks a clear transition. After the narrative of Jeremiah's calling in chapter 1, this simple phrase, "And the word of the LORD came to me," launches his first prophetic sermon and the main body of his ministry to Jerusalem.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 2:1
18th Century
Theologian
Moreover - literally, And. Notice the connection between Jeremiah’s call and first prophecy.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 2:1
19th Century
Bishop
The first chapter had given the narrative of the call which had impressed itself indelibly on the prophet’s mind. The next five run on as one conti…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 2:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus says the LORD, I remember you, the kindness…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 2:1–2
16th Century
Theologian
God now mentions to his servant the commands that he was to convey to the king and priests, and to the whole people; for by the ears of Jerusal…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, the word of the Lord came to me, saying .
] Here begins the book, and Jeremiah's first sermon; and the fol…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 2:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Those who begin well, but do not persevere, will justly be rebuked for their hopeful and promising beginnings. Those who desert religion commonly o…