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Freedom for Service, Not Sin
Commentators emphasize that God broke Israel's "yoke" of slavery not to grant them unbridled license, but to free them for joyful service to Him. John Calvin highlights that Israel tragically abused this redemptive gift, turning God-given liberty into an occasion for rebellion. This serves as a powerful reminder that Christian freedom is freedom to serve God, not freedom from serving Him.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 2:20
18th Century
Theologian
Transgress - Rather, as in the margin. If the “yoke” and “bands” refer to the slavery in Egypt from which Yahweh freed Israel, the sense is …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 2:20
19th Century
Bishop
I have broken your yoke.—Better, with the Septuagint and Vulgate, you have broken your yoke — that is, cast off …
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 2:19–25
19th Century
Preacher
Your own wickedness shall correct you, and your backslidings shall reprove you: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, tha…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 2:20
16th Century
Theologian
As there are two readings in Hebrew, two meanings are given; for some think the verb to be, עבד obed, and others, עבר ober, the t…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 2:20
17th Century
Pastor
For of old time I have broken your yoke, and burst your bands , &c.] The yoke of the people, as the Targum expresses it, …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 2:20–28
17th Century
Minister
Despite all their advantages, Israel had become like the wild vine that bears poisonous fruit. People are often as much under the power of their un…