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A Moment of Obedience
Commentators observe that the people of Jerusalem did, in fact, obey. They heard the terms of the covenant, understood the law, and released their slaves. John Gill even calls this initial act "praiseworthy." This moment of obedience, however, makes their subsequent betrayal even more shocking and highlights the gravity of breaking a vow made to God.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 34:8–22
18th Century
Theologian
Commentators usually say that the laws dealing with the emancipation of the Hebrew slaves, as well as the law of the land resting during the sabbat…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 34:8–17
16th Century
Theologian
Though we do not read that what the Prophet relates here was done by God’s command, yet we may easily gather that Zedekiah the king had been warned…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 34:10
17th Century
Pastor
Now when all the princes, and all the people, which had
entered into the covenant
The…
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 34:8–22
17th Century
Minister
A Jew should not be held in servitude for more than seven years. This law they and their fathers had broken. And when there was some hope that the …