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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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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 42:7–10
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 42:9
17th Century
Pastor
And said unto them, thus says the Lord, the God of Israel ,
&c.] That had chosen Israel; had a favour for that peopl…
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…