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A Prophet's Honest Struggle
Several commentators see this not as an accusation, but as Jeremiah's honest cry of anguish. He struggles to reconcile God's severe message of judgment with other prophecies that promised peace. This shows that even the most faithful servants of God can wrestle with confusion and pain when trying to understand God's seemingly contradictory actions.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 4:10
18th Century
Theologian
Ah, Lord God! — Alas! my Lord Yahweh: an expression of disapproval on Jeremiah’s part. Jeremiah had constantly to struggle against …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 4:10
19th Century
Bishop
Ah, Lord God! (literally, my Lord Jehovah!) surely thou hast greatly deceived this people. —The words are startling, but…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 4:10
19th Century
Preacher
God promises them peace, but it was on a condition which they did not fulfill. There was peace while they gave up their sin, but There is no pe…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 4:10
16th Century
Theologian
Some understand this passage as if the Prophet presented what was said by the people. For all the most wicked, when oppressed by God’s hand, usuall…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 4:10
17th Century
Pastor
Then said I, ah, Lord God! &c.] Expressing great sorrow and concern: this "ah" is by way of lamentation. The Targum inter…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 4:5–18
17th Century
Minister
The fierce conqueror of the neighboring nations was to make Judah desolate. The prophet was afflicted to see the people lulled into security by fal…