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But the nation that shall bring their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him, that [nation] will I let remain in their own land, says Yahweh; and they shall till it, and dwell therein.
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The Wisdom of Submission
Commentators explain that God offered a clear choice: submit to the 'humbling providence' of Babylonian rule and remain in the land, or resist and face the 'destroying providence' of exile. Scholars like Matthew Henry note that a meek spirit, by accepting God's difficult will, can avoid greater catastrophe. Resisting Babylon was seen as fighting against God's own declared judgment.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Nations ... - Rather, the nation.
19th Century
Anglican
But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke ... — The advice thus given to the five nations that were seeking an…
16th Century
Protestant
He seems indeed to speak here indiscriminately of all nations, but the admonition belongs to the Jews alone, as we have said and as it appears from…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him That at once, and readily, submit unto h…
Jeremiah is to prepare a sign that all the neighbouring countries would be made subject to the king of Babylon. God asserts his right to dispose of…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, after presenting a clear title, the prophet refutes the false comfort offered by the prophets. He does this first in a general way,…
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