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I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking, says Yahweh.
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God Raises Up New Shepherds
Commentators explain that God promises to replace corrupt leaders with new, faithful "shepherds." Historically, this referred to post-exile leaders like Nehemiah and Ezra. Spiritually, it points forward to pastors and ministers in the church, with Jesus Christ as the ultimate Chief Shepherd who cares for His people.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shepherds - Men like Ezra, Nehemiah, and the Maccabees, raised up especially by God. It is a revocation of the promise made to David ([Refer…
19th Century
Anglican
I will set up shepherds ... — These words imply, in one sense, a return to the theocracy, the breaking off the hereditary successi…
Baptist
If the under-shepherds do not feed the flock, God himself will do it, for his own redeemed flock shall not be torn by wolves, nor left to perish in…
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16th Century
Protestant
He confirms the promise, for he would give them faithful and true pastors, who would perform their office as they should; for it would not be enoug…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will set shepherds over them, which shall feed them Good shepherds, rulers and governors, that shall rule them with…
Woe to those who are set to feed God's people but show no concern for doing them good! Here is a word of comfort to the neglected sheep. Though onl…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here he threatens punishment.
First, he mentions the threat against the shepherds: I shall visit. As it says above…
