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God's Saving Hand Now Judges
Commentators highlight the shocking reversal in this verse. The phrase 'outstretched hand and a strong arm,' once used to describe God's miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt, is now used to describe His power turned against them. It's a stark reminder that the same divine power that saves can also execute judgment.
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Jeremiah
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 21:5
16th Century
Theologian
He proceeds with the subject; and though He is later more diffuse, He yet confirms here what we have just seen, — namely, that God was the leader o…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 21:5
17th Century
Pastor
And myself will fight against you So far from being entreated to do for them according to his wondrous works in times pas…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 21:1–10
17th Century
Minister
When the siege had begun, Zedekiah sent to ask Jeremiah concerning the event. In times of distress and danger, people often seek those to counsel a…