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Thus says Yahweh, who gives the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who stirs up the sea, so that the waves of it roar; Yahweh of hosts is his name:

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Creation's Unfailing Promise

Commentators explain that God points to the unwavering regularity of the sun, moon, and stars as a tangible guarantee. Just as surely as the sun rises each day, God's covenant promises to His people are permanent and unbreakable. The stability of the natural world serves as a powerful pledge for the stability of His spiritual kingdom.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 31:35

18th Century

Theologian

Divideth ... - Rather, stirs up the sea so that its waves roar.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 31:35–36

19th Century

Bishop

Which giveth the sun for a light by day ... —The leading thought in the lofty language of this passage is that the reign …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Jeremiah 31:35–37

19th Century

Preacher

Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divid…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 31:35–36

16th Century

Theologian

He confirms the promises we have been considering, for it was difficult to believe that the people would not only recover what they had lost but al…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 31:35

17th Century

Pastor

Thus says the Lord, which gives the sun for a light by day ,
&c.] As he did at first, and still continues it; and wh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 31:35–40

17th Century

Minister

As surely as the heavenly bodies will continue their settled course, according to the will of their Creator, to the end of time, and as the raging …

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