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But go you now to my place which was in Shiloh, where I caused my name to dwell at the first, and see what I did to it for the wickedness of my people Israel.

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No Place is a Permanent Shield

Commentators explain that God uses the historical example of Shiloh to shatter the people's false security. Shiloh was the original, divinely chosen center of worship, yet God abandoned it due to Israel's wickedness. This proves that no building or location, not even the Jerusalem Temple, guarantees God's protection if the people's hearts are corrupt.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 7:12

18th Century

Theologian

Go ye unto my place in Shiloh - This argument roused the indignation of the people (Jeremiah 26:8–9,[Reference Jeremiah…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 7:12

19th Century

Bishop

My place which was in Shiloh. — The history of the past showed that a Temple dedicated to Jehovah could not be desecrated with impunity. S…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Jeremiah 7:11–16

19th Century

Preacher

You know how, through the sin of Eli's sons, God forsook Shiloh; and the tent of his house and the ark of his covenant were removed, and Shiloh bec…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 7:12–14

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet confirms by an example what he said previously. He shows that the Jews deceived themselves by thinking they were covered by the shadow …

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 7:12

17th Century

Pastor

But go now to my place, which was in Shiloh
A city in the tribe of Ephraim, on the north of Bethel, and the south of…

Matthew Henry

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…

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