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Pride Becomes the Fuel
Commentators explain that the "forest" God promises to burn is likely a metaphor for Jerusalem itself. The city's grand buildings, particularly the royal palace, were constructed with so much cedar that they resembled a forest. The very symbol of their national pride and wealth would become the fuel for their destruction, a powerful image of how God turns human arrogance into ashes.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 21:14
18th Century
Theologian
The forest - This suggested to the Jew the idea of everything grand and stately.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 21:14
19th Century
Bishop
I will kindle a fire in the forest thereof. — The “forest” thus referred to may be either literally the woods, then cover…
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 21:14
17th Century
Pastor
But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings ,
saith the Lord
The situ…
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…