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It happened after ten days, that the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah.
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God's Purpose in the Delay
Commentators unanimously agree that the ten-day delay was intentional. It served to authenticate the message as being from God, not just Jeremiah's opinion. It also gave the prophecy more weight and allowed the people's initial panic to subside, showing that God's timing, even when slow, is purposeful.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
After ten days - On previous occasions Jeremiah when consulted answered at once (Jeremiah 21:3). The present delay () was probab…
19th Century
Anglican
After ten days. — The interval is significant, as indicating that the prophet would not give an answer of his own on the spur of t…
16th Century
Protestant
Here Jeremiah declares what answer he received from God, and he delivered it in God's name to the leaders of the forces and to the whole people. Th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah . ] Ab…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the instruction is given; concerning this, there are three points.
He speaks of the authority of the one revealing…
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