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A Monstrous Situation
Commentators agree that the phrase 'wonderful and horrible' signifies an event that is utterly shocking and monstrous. Scholars like Calvin and Gill explain that Jeremiah is describing a state of affairs so corrupt it defies normal comprehension. The word 'wonderful' is better understood as 'terrible' or 'astonishing,' highlighting the extreme nature of the sin that has permeated the land.
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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 5:30
19th Century
Bishop
Wonderful. —Better, terrible.
Is committed. —Better, has come to pass.
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 5:29–31
19th Century
Preacher
Says the LORD: Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; the prophets pro…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 5:30–31
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet, not being satisfied with the reproof which we have observed, speaks even more strongly against the wickedness of the people. He then s…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 5:30
17th Century
Pastor
A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land .
] What may justly raise admiration in some, and horror 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…