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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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 23:7

19th Century

Bishop

The days come, says the Lord. — See Notes on Jeremiah 16:14-15, whose words are almost a verbatim reproduction. There, ho…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Jeremiah 23:7–8

19th Century

Preacher

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 23:7–8

16th Century

Theologian

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 23:7

17th Century

Pastor

Therefore, behold, the days come, says the Lord
Or, "are coming" F9 ; and will begin to take place in a l…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 23:1–8

17th Century

Minister

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…