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The Sin of Insincere Inquiry
Commentators highlight the people's grave sin: they asked for God's will while having no intention of obeying it. John Calvin calls this not just treachery but "sacrilege," as they profaned God's name with a false show of piety. This serves as a warning against asking for God's guidance when our hearts are already set on our own path.
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Jeremiah
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 42:19–21
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet explains their sin more fully, for their punishment might have appeared extreme if their impiety had not been more clearly unfolde…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 42:21
17th Century
Pastor
And [now] I have this day declared [it] unto you
The whole will of God, and had not kept back anything from them:
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 42:7–22
17th Century
Minister
If we wish to know the Lord's mind in doubtful cases, we must wait as well as pray. God is always ready to return in mercy to those he has afflicte…