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A Warning Meant to Work
Commentators explain that God's severe warnings are not meant to be fatalistic prophecies of doom. Instead, they are merciful invitations designed to provoke repentance and thus prevent the very disaster they describe. The threat is uttered precisely so that it might not have to be carried out.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 26:3
19th Century
Bishop
If so be they will hearken ... —The threat that follows in Jeremiah 26:6 is a very terrible one, but it is uttered in ord…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 26:3
16th Century
Theologian
In this verse, God briefly shows for what purpose He sent His Prophet. For it would not have been sufficient for the Prophet to announce what he ta…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 26:3
17th Century
Pastor
If so be they will hearken
And obey; which is expressive not of ignorance and conjecture in God, but of his patience…
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 26:1–6
17th Century
Minister
God's ambassadors must not seek to please men or to save themselves from harm. See how God waits to be gracious. If they persisted in disobedience,…