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A Worldwide Testimony
The call for the "nations" and "isles afar off" to hear this news is significant. Commentators explain that God's restoration of His people was never meant to be a private affair. It was intended as a powerful, public demonstration of His faithfulness and might, designed to be declared to the farthest corners of the earth as a testimony to all.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 31:10
18th Century
Theologian
The isles - The coast land of the Mediterranean, used here to show that the most distant countries are to hear and marvel at Israel’s wonde…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 31:10
19th Century
Bishop
Declare it in the isles far away ... —The “isles” appear here, as in Psalms 72:10, Isaiah 40:15,[Reference Isa…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 31:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
For I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off and say…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 31:10
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet elaborates on the redemption, which everyone considered incredible, especially as so many years had already passed. It was a full human…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 31:10
17th Century
Pastor
Hear the word of the Lord, O ye nations The Gentiles: who are called upon to hear the word of the Gospel; the word of pea…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 31:10–17
17th Century
Minister
He who scattered Israel knows where to find them. It is comforting to observe the goodness of the Lord in the gifts of providence.
But our s…