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God's Judgment is Total
Commentators explain that the language in this verse emphasizes the complete and total nature of the coming judgment. Terms like "all the riches," "all the gains," and "all the precious things" show that nothing of value—from military stores to personal wealth acquired through hard work—would be spared. This serves as a stark reminder that God's judgment against persistent, unrepentant sin is comprehensive.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 20:5
18th Century
Theologian
All the strength - “ All the stores.”
The labors - The gains of the citizens.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 20:5
19th Century
Bishop
All the strength. —i.e., the treasure or “substance” of the city.
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 20:5
16th Century
Theologian
He goes on with the same subject, but amplifies what he had said in order to confirm it. At the same time, there is no doubt that Pashur was more e…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 20:5
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, I will deliver all the strength of this city The fortifications of it; its towers, as the Syriac version; the r…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 20:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Pashur struck Jeremiah and put him in the stocks. Jeremiah was silent until God put a word into his mouth.
To confirm this, Pashur was given…