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An Unquenchable Fire
Commentators unanimously explain that when Jeremiah, in deep despair, tried to quit his prophetic ministry, he found it impossible. God's word was an internal, irresistible "burning fire" in his heart and bones. This highlights that a true calling from God is not sustained by human willpower or positive results, but by God's own compelling power that overcomes our weakness and doubt.
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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 20:9
19th Century
Bishop
Then I said ... — The sense of a hopeless work, destined to fail, weighed on the prophet’s soul, and he would willingly have withd…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 20:8–9
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet says here that he found no fruit from his labors. On the contrary, he saw that all his efforts and endeavors had an opposite effect, fo…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 20:9
17th Century
Pastor
Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any
more in his name
Not tha…
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…