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Thus says Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel: Take these deeds, this deed of the purchase which is sealed, and this deed which is open, and put them in an earthen vessel; that they may continue many days.
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An Ancient Safe
Commentators explain that putting the deeds in an earthen vessel was the ancient equivalent of using a safe. These clay jars protected important documents from moisture, decay, and theft over a long period. This practical, common-sense act grounded the prophetic sign in reality, showing the promise was as real as the property deed itself.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Put them in an earthen vessel ... —We are reminded of the earthen vessels in which people kept their most precio…
Baptist
And I gave the evidence of the purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Maaseiah, in the sight of Hanameel my uncle's son, and in the p…
16th Century
Protestant
The whole of this passage ought to be read together, for the Prophet explains in detail how and by what symbol this prophecy had been confirmed. No…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel The order to do the following is ushered in in this solemn manner, partly that…
Presbyterian
Jeremiah, while in prison for his prophecy, purchased a piece of ground. This was to signify that although Jerusalem was besieged and the whole cou…
13th Century
Catholic
Here is the interpretation of the purchase.
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