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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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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 31:12–14
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore they shall come and sing ... — The vision of return culminates in a picture of the prosperity of the restored kingdom. The “good…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 31:14
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 31:14
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Jeremiah 31:14
17th Century
Pastor
And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness Meaning either the ministers of the Gospel, who should not only b…
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…