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The Worst of Rebels
The phrase "grievous revolters" is a Hebrew superlative, literally meaning "rebels of rebels" or "apostates of apostates." Commentators explain this isn't just ordinary sin but describes a people who have reached the absolute peak of depravity and rebellion against God. Their corruption was total and extreme.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 6:28
19th Century
Bishop
Grievous revolters ... —Literally, rebels of rebels, as a Hebraism for the worst type of rebellion.
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 6:28
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now shows what he found the Jews to be, whose manners and proceedings he had been commanded to observe. If he had said this at first, e…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 6:28
17th Century
Pastor
They are all grievous revolters From the right way of God and his worship: or, they are all revolters of revo…
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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…