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and said to them, Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your supplication before him:
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A Word You Asked For
Commentators note that Jeremiah begins by saying, "Thus saith Jehovah... unto whom ye sent me." This wasn't an unsolicited command; the people had specifically and humbly requested a word from God. This reminder emphasizes their heightened obligation to listen and makes their eventual disobedience even more inexcusable.
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Jeremiah
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And said unto them, thus says the Lord, the God of Israel , &c.] That had chosen Israel; had a favour for that peopl…
Presbyterian
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, the instruction is given; concerning this, there are three points.
He speaks of the authority of the one revealing…
