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For thus says Yahweh of Hosts concerning the pillars, and concerning the sea, and concerning the bases, and concerning the residue of the vessels that are left in this city,
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A Specific, Sobering Prophecy
Commentators explain that Jeremiah's prophecy was not vague; he specifically named the most significant remaining treasures from Solomon's temple: the two massive bronze pillars, the bronze basin known as 'the sea,' and the ornate bases. This level of detail emphasized the certainty and totality of the coming judgment, leaving no room for doubt.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
For thus says the Lord of hosts concerning the pillars ... —The “pillars” referred to were probably the two bronze column…
16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah said, in the passage we considered yesterday, that it was more to be desired that God should keep what remained at Jerusalem than that wha…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For thus saith the Lord of hosts concerning the pillars The pillars of brass that stood in the temple; the one calle…
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Presbyterian
Jeremiah assures them that the brazen vessels would go after the golden ones. All will be carried to Babylon. But he concludes with a gracious prom…
13th Century
Catholic
27:20 which Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, did not take when he carried away Jeconiah, son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, from Jerusalem…
