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Trapped by Judgment
Commentators explain this verse as a vivid depiction of a city under siege. The danger from the invading enemy is so complete that everyday activities like working in the fields or traveling on the roads become life-threatening. This external threat is a direct result of the people's internal sin, leaving them cornered and full of fear.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 6:25
18th Century
Theologian
For the sword of the enemy - literally, “for to the enemy a sword; that is, for the enemy is armed,” he has a commission from God to execute…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 6:25
19th Century
Bishop
The field. — i.e., the open country. To pass beyond the walls of the beleaguered city would be full of danger. The warnin…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 6:25
16th Century
Theologian
He confirms the previous verse. For the Jews, as it has been said, regarded all threats as nothing. It was therefore necessary that they should be …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 6:25
17th Century
Pastor
Go not forth into the field
Either for pleasure, or for business; to take a walk in it for the air, or to till it, p…
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…