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A Final Sentence
Commentators explain that this verse is not another warning but a final, judicial sentence. After repeated attempts at teaching and exhortation failed, God instructs Jeremiah to pronounce a verdict. This marks a solemn shift from a call for repentance to a declaration that the nation is incorrigible and their case is closed.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 7:28
18th Century
Theologian
A nation - The “nation.” Israel holds so unique a position among all nations that for it to disobey God is marvelous.
Truth ... -<…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 7:28
19th Century
Bishop
But you shall say. —Better, And you shall say, with an implied “therefore.”
This is a nation. —Be…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 7:28
16th Century
Theologian
God shows now that He must act in a new way. The first duty of teachers is to set forth the will of God, to show what is right, and then to exhort,…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 7:28
17th Century
Pastor
But you shall say to them Having found by experience, after long speaking and calling to them, that they are a disobedien…
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…