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God's Sovereign Instrument
Commentators emphasize that God calls the pagan king Nebuchadnezzar "my servant." Though the king acted on his own ambitions, God sovereignly used him as an instrument to carry out divine judgment. This reveals that God's authority extends over all world leaders and historical events, directing them to fulfill His ultimate purposes.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 43:10
18th Century
Theologian
My servant - See Jeremiah 25:9 note.
That I have hid - that is, that I have embedded in the mortar by the instrumentality of m…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 43:10
19th Century
Bishop
He shall spread his royal pavilion over them.—Here, again, the meaning of the Hebrew word is doubtful. The English Versio…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 43:8–10
16th Century
Theologian
This passage shows that the Prophet was by force drawn away with others, so that he became an exile in Egypt contrary to his own wishes; for he did…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 43:10
17th Century
Pastor
And say unto them The men of Judah, now in Egypt: thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 43:8–13
17th Century
Minister
God can find his people wherever they are. The Spirit of prophecy was not confined to the land of Israel. It is foretold that Nebuchadnezzar should…