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The Weight of the Loss
The list of temple treasures, including the massive bronze pillars and sea, is described as 'without weight,' signifying their immense value. Commentators suggest this detailed account serves a spiritual purpose: to help the reader feel the gravity of the loss. The splendor of what was taken away underscores the devastating consequences of the nation's unrepentant sin.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 52:20
18th Century
Theologian
twelve brasen bulls that were under - Omitted in 2 Kings and in Jeremiah 27:19. This was probably correct, because the statement here about …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 52:18–20
19th Century
Bishop
The caldrons also, and the shovels ... — The list in 2 Kings 25:14–16 omits the basins, the caldrons, the candle…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 52:1–34
16th Century
Theologian
Laus Deo
Commentary on Lamentations
Calvin's Preface
LECTURES OF JOHN CALVIN
ON
THE LAMENTATIONS OF JEREMIAH
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 52:20
17th Century
Pastor
The two pillars, one sea, and twelve brasen bulls
The two pillars of Jachin and Boaz before mentioned, and the molte…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 52:12–23
17th Century
Minister
The Chaldean army made woeful havoc. But nothing is related here as particularly as the carrying away of the articles in the temple. The remembranc…