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Then said the princes and all the people to the priests and to the prophets: This man is not worthy of death; for he has spoken to us in the name of Yahweh our God.

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God's Word is the Standard

The commentators highlight the crucial reason for Jeremiah's acquittal: "he hath spoken to us in the name of Jehovah our God." The princes and people recognized that a message genuinely from God, even a harsh one, is not grounds for condemnation. This affirms that God's revealed word, not human opinion or comfort, must be the ultimate standard for truth and judgment.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 26:16

18th Century

Theologian

This man ... - literally, there is no sentence of death for this man; that is, he is acquitted by the princes and the congregation.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 26:16

19th Century

Bishop

This man is not worthy to die. —Literally, as before in Jeremiah 26:11, There is no judgment of death for this man. Here …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 26:16

16th Century

Theologian

Jeremiah shows here that the sentence pronounced on him by the priests and false prophets was soon changed. They had indeed heard him and had shown…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 26:16

17th Century

Pastor

Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and
to the prophets
Hearing…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 26:16–24

17th Century

Minister

When secure sinners are threatened with the taking away of the Spirit of God and the kingdom of God, this is warranted by the word of God.

He…