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A High-Stakes Sermon
This verse introduces a major sermon (Jeremiah 7-10) delivered at a pivotal moment. Commentators explain that Jeremiah stood at the temple gate during a national festival in the early, wicked reign of King Jehoiakim. He addressed the crowds flocking to worship, setting the stage for a direct and dangerous confrontation.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 7:1–2
18th Century
Theologian
In Jeremiah 7–10, he addresses the people as they flocked into Jerusalem from the country to attend the solemn services in the temple on a fast day…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 7:1
19th Century
Bishop
This chapter and the three that follow once again form a great prophetic sermon, delivered to the crowds that flocked to the Temple. Nothing in the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 7:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Many of them thought that, if they went up to the temple, it was all right with them, if they merely went through the outward ritual, they would ce…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 7:1–4
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet gives a short account of the sermon in which he severely reproved the people, because his labor had been useless, even though he h…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
The word that came to Jeremiah
The Word of prophecy, as the Targum: from the Lord, saying;…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 7:1–16
17th Century
Minister
No observances, professions, or supposed revelations will profit, if people do not amend their ways and their actions. None can claim an interest i…