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Sin's Ripple Effect
Commentators note that God's judgment extends beyond humanity to animals, trees, and the land itself. This isn't because creation is guilty, but to demonstrate the profound and far-reaching consequences of human sin. As scholars like Calvin and Barnes point out, this echoes the New Testament teaching that all of creation suffers because of humanity's fall (Romans 8:20–22).
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 7:20
18th Century
Theologian
Upon man, and upon beast - All creation in some mysterious way shares in man’s fall and restoration (Romans 8:19–22).
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 7:20
19th Century
Bishop
Shall be poured out. —The word is used in Exodus 9:33 of the plague of rain; here, of the great shower of the fire of the wrath of Jehovah…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 7:20
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah still proceeds with the same subject and explains in greater detail what we noted in the preceding lecture: that the ruin of Mount Zion an…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 7:20
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore thus saith the Lord God Since these are their thoughts, and this the fruit of their doings: behold,…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 7:17–20
17th Century
Minister
The Jews took pride in showing zeal for their idols. Let us learn to be earnest in the service of our God, even from this bad example. Let us think…