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Thus says Yahweh: Yet again there shall be heard in this place, whereof you say, It is waste, without man and without animal, even in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man and without inhabitant and without animal,

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Hope in Utter Desolation

Commentators highlight the stark contrast in this verse. The people look at their ruined cities, empty of people and animals, and declare them hopelessly "waste." God directly confronts this human despair and unbelief, promising that in this very place of desolation, life and sound will return. His promise is greater than their perception of reality.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 33:10

18th Century

Theologian

Which you say shall be desolate - Of which you say, It is desolate ... The prophet first sees Judea silent and desolate during the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 33:10

19th Century

Bishop

Again there shall be heard in this place. —The promise of restoration is repeated with a more local distinctness. “This p…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 33:10–11

16th Century

Theologian

These two verses are connected and have been improperly divided, for the sentence is not complete. In the first place we have, Yet shall be hea…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 33:10

17th Century

Pastor

Thus says the Lord, again there shall be heard in this
place
This is to be connected wi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 33:1–13

17th Century

Minister

Those who expect to receive comforts from God must call upon Him. Promises are given, not to eliminate prayer, but to stimulate and encourage it. T…