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Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.

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The End of Normal Life

Commentators explain that this judgment signifies a total societal collapse. By mentioning the end of weddings ('voice of the bridegroom') and daily chores ('sound of the millstones'), God shows that all aspects of life—from major celebrations to the simple routine of preparing food and lighting a lamp for the evening—will cease. It represents a complete and devastating end to their way of life.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 25:10

18th Century

Theologian

Take from them ... the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle - (or, lamp). To denote the entire cessation of domestic life.…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 25:10

19th Century

Bishop

The voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness. —The language is mainly an echo of Jeremiah 7:34 and Jeremiah 16:9, but th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 25:10

16th Century

Theologian

He confirms here what I have just said—that the Jews were not to be chastised in an ordinary way, but to be exposed to extreme distress. For though…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 25:10

17th Century

Pastor

Moreover, I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness At their festivals, and nuptial solemnities…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 25:8–14

17th Century

Minister

The fixing of the time during which the Jewish captivity should last, would not only confirm the prophecy, but also comfort the people of God, and …