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Sin Has Real-World Consequences
All commentators agree that this verse establishes a direct link between the people's sin and their suffering (e.g., lack of rain and failed harvests). This was not bad luck or a failure in God's goodness, but a direct consequence of their actions. As John Calvin explains, human sinfulness can disrupt the natural order, blocking the flow of God's intended blessings and provision.
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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 5:25
19th Century
Bishop
These things. —that is, the rain and the harvest which, from the prophet’s point of view, had been withheld because of the sins of…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 5:25
19th Century
Preacher
Does any unconverted man here know what good things he has missed up to the present moment? Suppose you, my friend, were to be saved tonight, yet c…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 5:25
16th Century
Theologian
Since hypocrites, according to what has been said before, often reply to God and bring this and that objection, the Prophet here counters what they…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 5:25
17th Century
Pastor
Your iniquities have turned away these things
Whereas of late years rain was withheld from them in common, and they …
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…