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A Hymn with a Purpose
Commentators observe that this verse is a direct quote from Jeremiah 10. Its purpose here is strategic: to magnify God's power right before He pronounces judgment on Babylon. By reminding Israel of God's absolute authority over creation—controlling storms, rain, and wind—the prophet builds their confidence that this same God can easily overthrow the world's most powerful empire.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 51:15–19
18th Century
Theologian
A transcript of Jeremiah 10:12-16.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 51:15–19
19th Century
Bishop
He has made the earth by his power... —The five verses are a reproduction of Jeremiah 10:12-16, fitted in here to enhance…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 51:15–16
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet commends here, as I have already said, in high terms, the power of God. But we must bear in mind his purpose, for abrupt sentences woul…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 51:16
17th Century
Pastor
When he utters [his] voice, [there is] a multitude of
waters in the heavens; and he causes the vapours t…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 51:1–58
17th Century
Minister
The particulars of this prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same themes are left and then returned to. Babylon is abundant in treasures,…