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A 'Holy' War on Judah
Commentators explain that the phrase "Prepare ye war" literally means "Sanctify war." In the ancient world, wars were often initiated with religious ceremonies to declare them as just. Here, God is depicted as consecrating this invasion, using the Chaldeans to execute His righteous judgment against Jerusalem's sin.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 6:4
18th Century
Theologian
Prepare ye war - Rather, Sanctify war against her. War in ancient times was never undertaken without religious solemnities (see Deu…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 6:4
19th Century
Bishop
Prepare war. —Literally, Sanctify. The opening of the battle was accompanied by sacrifices, divinations, and pra…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 6:4–5
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here leaves the analogy he had adopted, for he no longer speaks of shepherds but expressly describes the enemies as coming with great f…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 6:4
17th Century
Pastor
Prepare ye war against her Not only proclaim it, but prepare themselves for it; get everything ready for the siege, and b…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 6:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Whatever methods are used, it is vain to contend with God's judgments. The more we indulge in the pleasures of this life, the more we make ourselve…