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Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I can`t go into the house of Yahweh:
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Why Was Jeremiah "Shut Up"?
Commentators are not certain why Jeremiah was "shut up." Scholars suggest several possibilities: he was under house arrest by the king, he was afraid for his life, he was ceremonially unclean, or he was restrained by God's Spirit. The exact reason is unknown, but it's clear he was physically prevented from going himself.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shut up – Hindered from going; perhaps through fear of Jehoiakim.
16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet declares that he dictated to Baruch, a servant of God, whatever he had previously taught. But there is no doubt that God suggested…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I [am] shut up In prison, according to Jarchi; but this is not likely, for th…
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The writing of the Scriptures was by Divine appointment. Divine wisdom directed to this as a proper means; if it failed, the house of Judah would b…
13th Century
Catholic
The declaration is given to the people. The details are as follows:
First, the command to announce is given, as Jeremiah…
