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Praise in the Midst of Pain
Commentators highlight the dramatic shift in this verse. Surrounded by deep lament, Jeremiah erupts in praise. Scholars compare this to psalms that move from despair to joy. This teaches that praise is not the absence of pain, but an act of faith within pain, trusting God even when circumstances haven't changed.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 20:7–18
18th Century
Theologian
In the rest of the chapter, we have an outbreak of deep emotion, the first part of which ends in a cry of hope (Jeremiah 20:13), follow…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 20:13
19th Century
Bishop
Sing to the Lord ... —It was as though heaviness had endured for a night, and joy had come in the morning. As with so many of the …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 20:13
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet breaks out into an open expression of joy. He not only gives thanks himself to God that he had been freed from the intrigues and v…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 20:13
17th Century
Pastor
Sing unto the Lord, praise you the Lord The prophet, from prayer, proceeds to praise; and from expressions of faith and confidence …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 20:7–13
17th Century
Minister
The prophet complains of the insult and injury he experienced. But Jeremiah 20:7 may be read, Thou hast persuaded me, and I was persuaded. Thou…