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The Illusion of Physical Safety
Commentators explain that the 'standard toward Zion' was a signal for people to flee to the fortified city for safety. However, scholars like John Calvin note the tragic irony: the people sought refuge in a physical fortress while ignoring the spiritual danger of their sin. God's judgment could not be escaped by hiding in a city, showing that true safety is found only in returning to God, not in man-made security.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 4:6
18th Century
Theologian
The standard - A flag or signal, to which the people were to rally. Retire, stay not - Rather, gather your goods together: linger no…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 4:6
19th Century
Bishop
Set up the standard toward Zion. —Still the language of alarm. The words are as a command, “Raise the signal which shall point to …
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 4:5–7
19th Century
Preacher
This was a terrible prophecy. The Chaldeans, who had broken to pieces so many other kingdoms and powers, were on their way. The lion enraged, had l…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 4:5–6
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah treats his own people here with more severity, for he saw that they were rebellious and so obstinate in their vices that they could not by…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 4:6
17th Century
Pastor
Set up the standard toward Zion
Not on the tower of Zion, as Kimchi interprets it; but on some high place, pointing …
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…