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Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, and be as the male goats before the flocks.
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A Change in Seasons
Commentators note a significant shift in God's instructions. While Jeremiah had previously told the exiles to settle in Babylon (Jeremiah 29), this new command to flee signifies a change in season. The time for enduring exile was ending, and the time for escaping judgment had arrived, teaching that God's guidance is specific to the times.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
So firmly did the Jews settle themselves in Babylon under Jeremiah’s counsel, that they were the last to abandon the place.
He goats -…
19th Century
Anglican
Remove out of the midst of Babylon ...— The prophet re-echoes almost the very words of Isaiah 48:20;[Reference Isaiah 52:…
16th Century
Protestant
This verse confirms the exposition I have given. For God does not now reprove His people, nor does He condemn their sins. On the contrary, He exhor…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Remove out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans Thi…
The desolation that shall be brought upon Babylon is described in a variety of expressions. The cause of this destruction is the wrath of the Lord.…
