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God's Earnest Pursuit
Commentators explain that the phrase "rising up early and speaking" is a powerful metaphor. It depicts God with the diligence of a father who wakes at dawn to care for his family. This language highlights God's zealous, earnest, and persistent concern in sending prophets to warn His people.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 7:13
18th Century
Theologian
Rising up early and speaking - a proverbial expression for “speaking zealously and earnestly.” It is used only by Jeremiah.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 7:13
19th Century
Bishop
Rising up early and speaking. —A characteristic phrase of Jeremiah’s, and used by him only (Jeremiah 13:25,[R…
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
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
On Jeremiah 7:13
17th Century
Pastor
And now, because you have done all these works, says the Lord , &c.] Meaning evil works, such as theft, murder, adultery,…
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…