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The Prophet's Only Defense
Commentators unanimously highlight that Jeremiah's defense was simple and direct: 'The Lord sent me.' He didn't rely on legal arguments or personal charisma, but solely on his divine commission. As scholars like Calvin and Ellicott note, this is the ultimate authority for any true messenger of God—a bold declaration that one must obey God rather than man.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 26:12–15
18th Century
Theologian
The answer of Jeremiah is simple and straightforward. Yahweh, he affirmed, had truly sent him, but the sole object of his prophesying had been to a…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 26:12
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord sent me to prophesy ... —The answer of the accused is that of all true prophets and preachers of the word, The Lord G…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 26:12
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah pleads only his own calling and the command of God; and in this way he refutes the preposterous charge which they most impudently brought …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 26:12
17th Century
Pastor
Then spoke Jeremiah unto all the princes, and to all the
people, saying
In his own d…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 26:7–15
17th Century
Minister
The priests and prophets charged Jeremiah as deserving death, and bore false witness against him. The elders of Israel came to inquire into this ma…