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Becoming Like What You Worship
Commentators like John Calvin and John Gill note that Jeremiah's description of the people—having eyes but not seeing, and ears but not hearing—mirrors the description of idols in Psalm 115. The tragic irony is that by worshipping lifeless, senseless idols, the people had become spiritually lifeless and senseless themselves.
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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 5:21
19th Century
Bishop
Which have eyes, and see not. —An almost verbal reproduction from Isaiah 6:10.
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 5:21
17th Century
Pastor
Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding,
&c.] or, "heart" F1; (See Gill on Jeremia…
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…