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and give them a charge to their masters, saying, Thus says Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel, Thus shall you tell your masters:
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God of All Nations
Commentators highlight the title "Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel." By using this title in a message to pagan kings, God asserts His universal authority. He is not just a local deity for Israel; He is the commander of all armies in heaven and on earth ("Lord of hosts"). This was a direct challenge to the kings who were trusting in their own military power, reminding them that they were opposing the Creator of the world.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel. —As addressed to the outlying pagan nations, who were not his worshippers…
16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah prefaces this prediction by saying that it was delivered to him at the beginning of Jehoiakim’s reign. But this beginning, as we have said…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And command them to say to their masters
The prophet is sent with authority, and ordered to speak in a very high s…
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Presbyterian
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,…
