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great in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
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God, the Active Judge
Commentators emphasize that God is not a distant, passive observer but an active, omniscient Judge. His 'eyes are open upon all the ways' of humanity, meaning He sees every action and thought. This divine awareness is not for idle speculation; its purpose is to ensure perfect and individual justice, where everyone receives a reward or consequence 'according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.'
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Great in counsel ... —So far as this is more than the continuance of the adoring ecstasy of the previous verse, it gives a fresh p…
Baptist
Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, an…
16th Century
Protestant
He continues with the same subject, for he expresses his wonder and admiration concerning God’s judgments. He first declares that God is great …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Great in counsel, and mighty in word Counsel belongs to him, and he does all things after the counsel of his will, all th…
Presbyterian
Jeremiah adores the Lord and his infinite perfections. Whenever we are perplexed about the methods of Providence, it is good for us to look to firs…
13th Century
Catholic
1. This section confirms the previous explanation. Because the people did not believe the prophet's words, he sought a divine revelation to …
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