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God Sees Everything, Everywhere
Commentators explain that this verse powerfully refutes any idea of a limited God. He is not only a God "at hand" but also one "afar off," meaning His sight penetrates the most secret places and hidden thoughts. His declaration, "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" refers to His active power, providence, and justice governing all creation. Nothing escapes His notice.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 23:23–26
19th Century
Preacher
Am I a God at hand, says the LORD, and not a God afar off? Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him?
says…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 23:23–24
16th Century
Theologian
Here he especially dispels the self-delusions of hypocrites, for they were lethargic in their vices because they thought that they could somehow bl…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 23:24
17th Century
Pastor
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see
him? says the Lord If a man sho…
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 23:23–32
17th Century
Minister
People cannot be hidden from God's all-seeing eye. Will they never see what judgments they prepare for themselves?
Let them consider what a …