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Thus says Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel, to all the captivity, whom I have caused to be carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon:
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God's Sovereignty in Exile
Commentators unanimously emphasize that the verse explicitly states God 'caused' the exile. While Nebuchadnezzar was the instrument, God was the ultimate authority. This reveals that even in discipline or suffering, God is sovereignly in control, working out His purposes. The title 'Lord of hosts' further reinforces His absolute power over all earthly and heavenly armies.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As the exile was God’s doing for their good, they were to make the best of their position and acquire wealth and influence; whereas if they were al…
19th Century
Anglican
Thus saith the Lord of hosts ... —We have here the nearest parallel in the Old Testament to the Epistles which make up so…
16th Century
Protestant
This is the substance of the message, which the Prophet undoubtedly explained to them in detail; but here he only briefly touches on what he wrote …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel For the letter was written by the order of the Lord, was indited by him, and was sen…
The written word of God is as truly given by inspiration of God as His spoken word. The zealous servant of the Lord will use every means to benefit…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, he refutes the false consolations of the prophets who were consoling the captives in Babylonia.
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