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Hear, earth: behold, I will bring evil on this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not listened to my words; and as for my law, they have rejected it.

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Judgment on Inner Rebellion

Commentators emphasize that God's judgment was not just for outward actions but for "the fruit of their thoughts." This means their punishment was a direct consequence of their premeditated and deeply rooted internal wickedness. They had deliberately planned and meditated on evil, showing a complete inner rebellion against God.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 6:19

18th Century

Theologian

The fathers understood this to be the decree rejecting the Jews from being the Church.

John Calvin

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 6:19

17th Century

Pastor

Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, &c.] The people of the Jews; the evil of punishment, for the e…

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Matthew Henry

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…