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God's Universal Sovereignty
This long list of nations, from Egypt's allies to the Philistine cities, demonstrates a profound truth: God's judgment is not limited to Israel. Commentator John Calvin stresses that this prophecy shows world events are not random but are orchestrated by God as a righteous judge. By naming these nations, God reveals His sovereign control over all peoples, calling everyone to recognize His hand in history.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 25:20
18th Century
Theologian
The mingled people - Either auxiliaries; or, rather, a constituent portion of the people of Egypt, who were not of pure blood.
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 25:20
19th Century
Bishop
All the mingled people. —The word is almost identical with that used in Exodus 12:38 of the “mixed multitude” that accompanied the…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 25:20
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah, after having spoken of his own nation and of the Egyptians, now mentions other nations who were probably known by report to the Jews, for…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 25:20
17th Century
Pastor
And all the mingled people
Not the Arabians, who are mentioned afterwards, (Jeremiah 25:24) ; but rather a mixed p…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 25:15–29
17th Century
Minister
The evil and good events of life are often represented in Scripture as cups. Under this figure is represented the desolation then coming upon that …