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A Rebuke to the Chosen
Scholars explain that God calls upon the Gentile nations to hear His judgment against Judah. This was meant as a profound rebuke. The idea that pagan nations, who lacked the Law and Prophets, would be summoned as witnesses highlighted the extreme deafness and rebellion of God's own people who refused to listen.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 6:18
18th Century
Theologian
God summons three witnesses to hear His sentence.
- The Gentiles.
- All mankind, Jews and Gentiles.
- Nature ().
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 6:18
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore hear, ye nations ... — The obstinate refusal with which the people met the summons of the prophet leads him onc…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 6:18–19
16th Century
Theologian
He turns now to address the nations, which had never heard anything of true religion. But the design of the apostrophe was to make the Jews ashamed…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 6:18
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore hear, you nations
Since the Jews refused to hearken to the word of the Lord, the Gentiles are called upo…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 6:18–30
17th Century
Minister
God rejects their outward services, as worthless to atone for their sins. Sacrifice and incense were to direct them to a Mediator; but when offered…