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God's Unstoppable Will
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse uses extreme language, or 'bold hyperbole,' to show the absolute certainty of God's judgment. John Calvin notes the core issue was not a military conflict with Babylon but a spiritual conflict with God. Because God had decreed Jerusalem's destruction, no amount of human success or enemy weakness could prevent it.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 37:7–10
18th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah’s answer here is even more unfavorable than that which is given in (Jeremiah 21:4–7). So hopeless is resistance that the disab…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 37:9–10
19th Century
Bishop
Deceive not yourselves ... —Literally, Deceive not your souls. The words indicate that the king and his counselo…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 37:9–10
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet confirms the former verse, and it was indeed necessary that this should be added. For though Zedekiah might not have freed himself from…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 37:10
17th Century
Pastor
For though you had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you Even if the whole army of the Chaldeans…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 37:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Many people witness the fatal effects of other people's sins, yet heedlessly step into their places and follow the same destructive course.
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