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Will he retain [his anger] forever? will he keep it to the end? Behold, you have spoken and have done evil things, and have had your way.
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Words vs. Deeds
Commentators explain that this verse contrasts Judah's insincere words of repentance with their persistently evil actions. The people ask if God's anger will last forever, but their lives show no genuine change. This serves as a powerful reminder that God desires heartfelt repentance that leads to a transformed life, not just empty religious phrases.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rather, “Will he, the young husband,” retain, “keep up His anger forever!” These words should be joined to ([Reference Jeremiah 3…
19th Century
Anglican
Will he reserve his anger for ever ... ?—These were questions that might well have been asked in the first burst of sorrowful, though superf…
Baptist
Will he reserve his anger for ever? Will he keep it to the end?
No, that he will not; no one is so slow to anger as our God, and no …
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16th Century
Protestant
God shows that it was the fault of the Jews that he did not receive them into favor. And here he takes the argument from his own nature, and speaks…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Will he reserve his anger for ever? &c.] These words may be considered as a continuation of the speech put into their mou…
In repentance, it is good to reflect on the sins of which we have been guilty, and the places and companies where they have been committed. How gen…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, he shows their contempt regarding sins of the mouth with the words behold you have spoken, which refers to words of pride. Regarding s…
