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A Divine Declaration of War
Commentators like John Calvin and John Gill interpret this verse as a formal declaration of war from God against His people. The command to 'declare' and 'publish' mimics how ancient heralds would announce hostilities, underscoring the gravity and certainty of the coming judgment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 5:20–31
18th Century
Theologian
They sin against the God:
- Of Creation (Jeremiah 5:22), and
- Of Providence (Jeremiah 5:24).
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 5:20
19th Century
Bishop
Declare — publish. These words indicate, as in Jeremiah 4:5; Jeremiah 4:16, the beginning of a fresh s…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 5:20–21
19th Century
Preacher
And, alas! there are far too many of such people still around.
They hear God's Word, yet it never reaches their hearts. They see what God's h…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 5:20–21
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet confirms what he had said, so that the Jews would not think that they were only terrified by words, and not dread the consequences. The…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 5:20
17th Century
Pastor
Declare this in the house of Jacob
That a mighty nation should come and destroy them, and they should be servants in…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 5:19–31
17th Century
Minister
Unhumbled hearts are ready to charge God with being unjust in their afflictions. But they can read their sin in their punishment. If people inquire…