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More Stubborn Than the Sea
Every commentary highlights the stark contrast between nature and humanity. The previous verse describes how the powerful, chaotic sea obeys God's boundaries. In this verse, God's people, who have the gift of free will, are shown to be more untamable and rebellious than the ocean, willfully crossing every divine line.
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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 5:23
19th Century
Bishop
But this people ... — The contrast seems to lie in the fact that the elements are subject to God’s will, but that humanit…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 5:23
19th Century
Preacher
God restrains the sea, but nothing seems to be able to restrain the sinfulness of man. He breaks each and every barrier that should keep him back; …
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 5:23
16th Century
Theologian
Here the previous verse is completed, for what is said here is connected with the question that we have noted. But God now proves more clearly why …
John Gill
On Jeremiah 5:23
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 23 But this people has a revolting and a rebellious heart They are not so obedient as the sea and its waves; nor so…
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…