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Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt to this day, I have sent to you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them:

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God's Relentless Pursuit

Commentators emphasize that God sent prophets continuously, from the Exodus to Jeremiah's day. The phrase 'daily rising up early' is seen as a powerful metaphor for God's earnest, diligent, and fatherly care. It reveals a God who is not distant but actively and tirelessly pursues His people with immense patience and love.

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Jeremiah

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 7:25

19th Century

Bishop

Daily rising up. —Emphasis is placed on the continual succession of prophets as witnesses of the Truth from the beginning. The pro…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Jeremiah 7:23–26

19th Century

Preacher

Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 7:25–26

16th Century

Theologian

God complains of the perverse wickedness of the people—that He had lost all His labor in endeavoring to lead them to repentance, not only in one ag…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 7:25

17th Century

Pastor

Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of
Egypt unto this day
Tha…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 7:21–28

17th Century

Minister

God shows that obedience was required of them. What God commanded was, Hearken diligently to the voice of the Lord thy God. The promise is…