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Therefore, behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that they shall no more say, As Yahweh lives, who brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;
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A Greater Redemption
Commentators explain that this verse prophesies a future act of salvation so magnificent it will overshadow even the foundational story of the Exodus. It's not that the deliverance from Egypt will be forgotten, but that the new redemption will be so much more glorious in comparison. As one scholar puts it, God has 'better times in store for the Church of God than she has seen so far.'
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
The days come, says the Lord. — See Notes on Jeremiah 16:14-15, whose words are almost a verbatim reproduction. There, ho…
Baptist
There are better times for Israel than Israel has ever known so far. The glories of Egypt and of the Red Sea are yet to be eclipsed.
And ther…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet, after speaking of the Redeemer who was to be sent, now extols that great favor of God. He says that it would be so remarkable and glor…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore, behold, the days come, says the Lord Or, "are coming" F9 ; and will begin to take place in a l…
Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the prophet shows the magnitude of this kindness: it is so great that God’s former acts of kindness will be forgotten. While it is …
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