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A New Heart, Not Just a New Home
Commentators agree that the greatest promise in this verse is not just physical restoration from exile, but a profound inner transformation. John Calvin calls this a 'much more excellent favor,' explaining that God changes hearts to make the people a true Church. This spiritual renewal is the foundation for a genuine, eternal relationship with God.
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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 24:7
19th Century
Bishop
I will give them an heart to know me ... —Of this also the history of the return gives at least a partial proof. Whatever…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 24:7
16th Century
Theologian
Here the main benefit is added: God would not only restore the captives, so they could dwell in the land of promise, but would also change them inw…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 24:7
17th Century
Pastor
And I will give them an heart to know me, that I [am] the
Lord
God, gracious and merc…
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…