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Creation Obeys, Why Don't We?
Commentators unanimously highlight the verse's central contrast: the mighty, chaotic sea obeys God's command, staying within the boundary of mere sand. Yet, God's people, endowed with reason, willfully rebel. Scholars like John Calvin describe this disobedience as a "monstrous stupidity," suggesting that even the raging sea shows more sense than a rebellious human heart.
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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 5:22
19th Century
Bishop
Which have placed the sand ... —The greatness of Jehovah is shown by the majesty of His work in nature. As in Job 38:8-11…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 5:22
19th Century
Preacher
There is a little belt of sand which checks the surging sea, and says to it, "Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy prou…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 5:22
16th Century
Theologian
God shows here why he had said that the people were foolish and without understanding. It was indeed a monstrous stupidity not to fear in the prese…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 5:22
17th Century
Pastor
Fear you not me? says the Lord
They did not fear the Lord, and this is a reproof to them for the want of it, which i…
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…