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A Prophecy Made Visible
God commanded Jeremiah to perform a symbolic act: hiding large stones in the brick platform at the entrance to Pharaoh's palace. Commentators explain this was a living prophecy. The stones represented the foundation of the throne that God would establish for King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, right on Egypt's doorstep. This visual demonstration was meant to shock the stubborn exiles into realizing that God's judgment was certain and inescapable.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 43:9
18th Century
Theologian
Brickkiln - Possibly, a pavement of brick. Jeremiah was to take a few large stones, ones he could nonetheless carry in his hand, and build w…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 43:9
19th Century
Bishop
Take great stones in your hand, and hide them in the clay in the brickkiln. —Better, in the mortar on the platform.
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 43:9
17th Century
Pastor
Take great stones in your hand
In both his hands, as big as he could carry: and hide them in the clay in…
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…