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God's Unshakable Decree
Commentators emphasize the fourfold statement: "I have spoken... I have purposed... I have not repented... neither will I turn back." This isn't just a prophet's threat; it is presented as God's own unchangeable decree. John Calvin explains that this judgment was divinely authored, deliberately planned, and would not be revoked, underscoring the absolute certainty of God's word.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 4:28
18th Century
Theologian
For ... - Because of this doom upon Judah.
I have purposed it - The Septuagint arrangement restores the parallelism:
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 4:28
19th Century
Bishop
For this shall the earth mourn ... —As with all true poets, the face of nature seems to the prophet to sympathize with human suffering. ([…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 4:24–29
19th Century
Preacher
Now all this did happen. It all came to pass. Palestine, the glorious garden of God, was made as dreary as a wilderness. It is not much better now.…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 4:28
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah proceeds here with the same subject and still introduces God as the speaker, so that what is said might produce a greater effect. For …
John Gill
On Jeremiah 4:28
17th Century
Pastor
For this shall the earth mourn: That is, for the full end that will be made hereafter, though not now; the earth may be s…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 4:19–31
17th Century
Minister
The prophet had no pleasure in delivering messages of wrath. He is shown in a vision the whole land in confusion.
Compared with what it was,…