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The Paralysis of Fear
Commentators note that the verse vividly portrays the people's reaction to news of the approaching enemy. Their "hands wax feeble," a state of paralysis and terror that renders them unable to defend themselves. One scholar contrasts this with the enemy's hands, which "lay hold" of their weapons with strength (v. 23), highlighting how fear, born from disobedience, made them completely helpless.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 6:24
18th Century
Theologian
The effect upon the Jewish people of the news of Nebuchadnezzar's approach.
Become weak — Are relaxed. It is the opposite of what is …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 6:24
19th Century
Bishop
We have heard the fame. —Another dramatic impersonation of the cry of terror from the dwellers in Jerusalem, when they he…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 6:24
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah proceeds in the same manner; for he sets the judgment of God before the eyes of the Jews and draws them, as it were, against their will, i…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 6:24
17th Century
Pastor
We have heard the fame thereof
Meaning not the prophet's report then, but the rumour of the enemy's coming from anot…
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…