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God's Word is Unbound
Commentators highlight that even though Jeremiah was forcibly taken to Egypt against his will, God's word was not silenced or limited by geography. Matthew Henry notes that the Spirit of prophecy was not confined to Israel. God met Jeremiah right where he was, demonstrating that His presence and purpose transcend human rebellion and physical location.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 43:8
18th Century
Theologian
On arriving at the frontiers of Egypt, the captains would be compelled to halt in order to obtain the king’s permission to enter his country. Jerem…
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…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 43:8
17th Century
Pastor
Then came the word of the Lord to Jeremiah, at Tahpanhes Where he was with the rest the captains carried there with them;…
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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…