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God's Strategic Timing
Commentators explain that the command to read the scroll on a fast day was a strategic choice. On such a day, the temple would be crowded with people from all over Judah, and their hearts were supposed to be in a state of humility and openness to God. This shows God's wisdom in creating the perfect opportunity for His word to be heard by the maximum number of people.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 36:6
18th Century
Theologian
The fasting day - A fasting day. Baruch was to wait for a proper opportunity (Jeremiah 36:9).
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 36:6
19th Century
Bishop
In the Lord’s house upon the fasting day.— Literally, a fast day. We learn from Jeremiah 36:9 that this was one of the sp…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 36:4–6
16th Century
Theologian
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…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 36:6
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore go you, and read in the roll, which you have
written from my mouth
The roll b…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 36:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…