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I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, says Yahweh.
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Leaders and People Flourish
Commentators like John Calvin note that God specifically promises to “satiate the priests” because their well-being reflects the spiritual health of the entire nation. When spiritual leaders are abundantly supplied, it's a sign that the people are thriving in their relationship with God. This highlights the interconnectedness of leaders and laity in God's restored community.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Therefore they shall come and sing ... — The vision of return culminates in a picture of the prosperity of the restored kingdom. The “good…
Baptist
And my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD.
What a delightful promise this is! Listen to it and carry it home…
16th Century
Protestant
This verse is connected with the previous one. For what the Prophet had said generally about the whole people, he now distinctly declares concernin…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness Meaning either the ministers of the Gospel, who should not only b…
Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the announcement of liberation is given.
He rouses the nations to pay attention. Hear—so that all would trus…
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