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Thus says Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel, Yet again shall they use this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities of it, when I shall bring again their captivity: Yahweh bless you, habitation of righteousness, mountain of holiness.

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Hope in Impossible Situations

Commentators like John Calvin emphasize the incredible nature of this promise. At a time when Jerusalem was completely destroyed, God promised to restore it as a 'mountain of holiness.' This serves as a powerful reminder that God can bring life from utter desolation and restore His people and His Church even when circumstances seem impossibly bleak.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 31:23

18th Century

Theologian

As yet—or, Again, once more. The prophet now turns to Judah. By the mountain of holiness is meant not the temple only, but all Jerusalem, of…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 31:23

19th Century

Bishop

As yet they shall use this speech in the land of Judah ... —Better, Once more, or yet again. The phrase…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Jeremiah 31:21–26

19th Century

Preacher

Set yourself up waymarks, make yourself high heaps: set your heart toward the highway, even the way which you went: turn again, O virgin of Isr…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 31:23

16th Century

Theologian

He confirms in other words what he has said before; nor is the repetition, as we have said elsewhere, superfluous. It was difficult to convince the…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 31:23

17th Century

Pastor

Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel
The Governor of the whole world, the Lord of armies above and below; …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 31:21–26

17th Century

Minister

The way from the bondage of sin to the liberty of God's children is a highway. It is plain and safe, yet none are likely to walk in it unless they …

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