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The Geography of Pride
Commentators explain that the phrases “inhabitant of the valley” and “rock of the plain” describe Jerusalem's unique geography. Built on hills (a rock) yet surrounded by higher mountains (in a valley), its location gave the people a false sense of invincibility. They arrogantly believed no enemy could reach them, forgetting that their ultimate security was in God, not their fortifications.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 21:13
18th Century
Theologian
Inhabitant - is feminine, the population of Jerusalem being always personified as a woman, the daughter of Zion. Omit and. Jerusalem is at o…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 21:13
19th Century
Bishop
O inhabitant of the valley ... —The noun, as the marginal “inhabitress” shows, is feminine; and, as in “the daughter of Zion” for …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 21:13–14
16th Century
Theologian
Although the whole nation was corrupt in the time of the Prophet, Jerusalem was nevertheless the head and seat of all evils, especially as there wa…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 21:13
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, I [am] against thee Or, "behold, I unto thee" {s}; to be supplied either thus, "behold, I say unto thee" F20…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 21:11–14
17th Century
Minister
The wickedness of the king and his family was worse because of their relation to David. They were urged to act with justice, at once, lest the Lord…