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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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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 27:11
18th Century
Theologian
Nations ... - Rather, the nation.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 27:11
19th Century
Bishop
But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke ... — The advice thus given to the five nations that were seeking an…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 27:11
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Jeremiah 27:11
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 27:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…