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Speak with Reverence
Commentators explain that God is commanding a change in attitude, reflected in language. By replacing the mocking phrase 'burden of the Lord' with a sincere question like 'What has the Lord answered?', the people are called to approach God's word with reverence, humility, and a teachable spirit rather than disdain.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 23:35
18th Century
Theologian
The proper words for prophecy. It is to be called an answer when the people have come to inquire of Yahweh; but His word when it is sent unasked.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 23:35
19th Century
Bishop
Thus shall you say ... — The words are a protest against the high-sounding phrase, “This is the burden, the oracle of Jehovah.” This, with…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 23:35
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet explains himself more clearly; he shows why God would not have his word called a burden. Why so? Because they, in a way, closed th…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 23:35
17th Century
Pastor
Thus shall you say everyone to his neighbour, and everyone
to his brother
When confer…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 23:33–40
17th Century
Minister
Those are indeed miserable who are forsaken and forgotten by God; and people's jesting at God's judgments will not thwart them. God had taken Israe…