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God as the Plaintiff
Commentators explain that the word "contend" (or "plead") is a legal term. God is not just expressing anger; He is formally bringing a lawsuit against His people, like a plaintiff laying out an indictment. This imagery highlights the broken covenant and the righteousness of God's complaint against their unfaithfulness.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 2:9
18th Century
Theologian
Plead - The word used by the plaintiff setting forth his accusation in a law-court (see Job 33:13 note).
With you - The presen…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 2:9
19th Century
Bishop
I will yet plead with you. —We hear, as it were, the echo of the words of Hosea 2:2. The injured lord and husband will ap…
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 2:9
16th Century
Theologian
The particle עוד (oud, meaning 'yet' or 'still'), is not without significance; for the Prophet implies that even if God had already punish…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 2:9
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the Lord Either verbally, by reasoning with them, and reproving them for their…
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…