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God's View vs. Ours
Commentators stress that God's judgment is not based on current circumstances. The exiles in Babylon, who appeared to be in the worst situation, were considered "good figs" destined for blessing. In contrast, those who remained comfortably in Jerusalem were the "bad figs" facing judgment. This teaches that what seems like a curse from a human perspective can be a path to spiritual good and restoration in God's sovereign plan.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 24:4–10
18th Century
Theologian
The complete fulfillment of this prophecy belongs to the Christian Church. There is a close analogy between Jeremiah at the first destruction of Je…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 24:5
19th Century
Bishop
So will I acknowledge. — The expected revelation came. The two baskets represented the two sections of the people.
The captives who…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 24:3–5
16th Century
Theologian
In the last lecture, we began to explain the meaning of the vision which the Prophet relates. We said that the miserable exiles, whose condition mi…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 24:5
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel
Of all the tribes of Israel; of the ten tribes that had been carried captive l…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 24:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Good and bad figs represent the Jews in captivity, and those who remain in their own land.
The prophet saw two baskets of figs set before the…