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God's Sacred Firstfruits
Commentators explain that God viewed early Israel as 'holiness' and 'firstfruits'—a special portion of humanity consecrated entirely to Him, like the sacred first part of a harvest. This unique, set-apart status meant that any nation that harmed Israel was committing a sacrilege against God Himself and would face certain divine punishment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 2:3
18th Century
Theologian
Meaning: “Israel” is an offering consecrated to Yahweh, His firstfruits of increase. The firstfruits were God’s consecrated property, His …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 2:3
19th Century
Bishop
Holiness unto the Lord. —The thought was that expressed in the inscription on the gold plate worn on the high priest’s fo…
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 2:3
16th Century
Theologian
God here more clearly condemns the ingratitude of the people. First, He enumerates His favors by which He had bound the people forever to Himself; …
John Gill
On Jeremiah 2:3
17th Century
Pastor
Israel was holiness unto the Lord When first brought out of Egypt into the wilderness, by the Lord's choice and separation of them …
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…