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The Danger of False Hope
The Jews in Egypt desperately wanted to return to Judah, with commentators noting they "lift up their souls" with this desire. However, this hope was based on their own disobedient plan. When we willfully choose our own path of comfort and security over God's explicit direction, we risk mistaking our own ambitions for God's promises, leading to destruction rather than deliverance.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 44:14
18th Century
Theologian
Literally, And there will not be for the remnant of Judah, who are going to sojourn there in the land of Egypt, one that escapes or remains etc…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 44:14
19th Century
Bishop
To which they have a desire to return. —Literally, to which they lift up their souls to return. The words are significant…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 44:14
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet seems to be inconsistent with himself, for at the beginning of the verse he says that there would be no residue, but at the end he adds…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 44:14
17th Century
Pastor
So that none of the remnant of Judah which were left in the land of Judea after the captivity: which are gone…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 44:1–14
17th Century
Minister
God reminds the Jews of the sins that brought desolations upon Judah. It is fitting for us to warn people of the danger of sin with all seriousness…