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An Unnatural Betrayal
Commentators unanimously highlight the shocking contrast God presents: pagan nations remained steadfastly loyal to their false gods, which were mere idols. Yet Israel, God's chosen people, did the unthinkable by abandoning the one true God. This makes their apostasy uniquely egregious and unnatural.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 2:11
18th Century
Theologian
A nation - A Gentile nation, in strong antithesis to "people," the appellation of Israel.
Their glory - Though the worship of …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 2:11
19th Century
Bishop
Has a nation ... —Emphatically a heathen “nation,” as contrasted with the “people” of Jehovah. They were faithful to thei…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 2:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore I will yet plead with you, says the LORD, and with your children’s children I will plead. For pass over the Isles of Chittim, and see…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 2:10–11
16th Century
Theologian
Here, by a comparison, he amplifies the wickedness and ingratitude of his own nation—that they had surpassed in fickleness all pagan nations; for h…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 2:11
17th Century
Pastor
Has a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods ?
&c.] Though they are not by nature gods which they worship,…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 2:9–13
17th Century
Minister
Before God punishes sinners, he pleads with them, to bring them to repentance. He pleads with us, what we should plead with ourselves. Be afraid to…