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A Mighty and Ancient Foe
God's judgment would come via a specific type of nation. Commentators explain that this nation (Babylon) was "mighty," meaning enduring and powerful, and "ancient," giving them a sense of pride and ferocity. Their distant origin was meant to shatter Judah's false sense of security, showing that no one is beyond the reach of God's judgment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 5:15
18th Century
Theologian
Israel is not used here for the ten tribes, but for the whole house of Jacob, of which Judah was now the representative.
Mighty – “pe…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 5:15
19th Century
Bishop
O house of Israel. —Apparently, as there is no contrast with Judah, in its wider sense, as including the whole body of th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 5:15–18
19th Century
Preacher
See how, in the midst of his wrath, God remembers mercy. He utters a terrible sentence concerning transgressors, and then he pauses, and says, "Nev…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 5:15
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet shows here how the people would become like straw or dry wood, for God would bring a sure calamity which they did not fear.
But …
John Gill
On Jeremiah 5:15
17th Century
Pastor
Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far From Babylon, as in (Jeremiah 4:16). O house of Israe…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 5:10–18
17th Century
Minister
Multitudes are ruined by believing that God will not be so strict as his word says he will; by this artifice Satan undid mankind. Sinners are not w…