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Has a nation changed [its] gods, which yet are no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
A nation - A Gentile nation, in strong antithesis to "people," the appellation of Israel.
Their glory - Though the worship of …
19th Century
Anglican
Has a nation ... —Emphatically a heathen “nation,” as contrasted with the “people” of Jehovah. They were faithful to thei…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Has a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods ? &c.] Though they are not by nature gods which they worship,…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, he magnifies their guilt by noting the enormity of their wrongdoing. First, he states his intention, which is judgment: I will still cont…
