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God's Promise vs. World's Power
Commentators highlight the stark contrast in this verse. While the previous verses pronounce judgment on mighty Egypt, this one offers comfort and peace to God's people. This was intended to teach the Israelites not to place their trust in failing human powers, but to find their security solely in God's unwavering promise of salvation.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 46:27–28
18th Century
Theologian
These two verses are a repetition of (Jeremiah 30:10–11), with those slight variations which Jeremiah always makes when quoting himself…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 46:27–28
19th Century
Bishop
Fear not thou, O my servant Jacob ... —The words that follow are found also in Jeremiah 30:10-11, and have been commented…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 46:27
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now directs his discourse to the Israelites, for we have already said that he was not appointed as a teacher to Gentile nations. Whatev…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 46:27
17th Century
Pastor
But do not fear, O my servant Jacob; and be not dismayed, O Israel. The same things are said in ([Reference Jeremiah 30:1…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 46:13–28
17th Century
Minister
Those who encroached on others, shall now themselves be encroached upon. Egypt is now like a very fair heifer, not accustomed to the yoke of subjec…