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Thus says Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.

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Behavior Over Ritual

Commentators emphasize that God's primary demand was not for more religious ceremonies but for a genuine change in life. Scholars like Spurgeon and Calvin note that the people were shocked to hear that their temple attendance and sacrifices were meaningless without true holiness and amended behavior. God desires a renewed life, not just outward rituals.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 7:3

18th Century

Theologian

If the people repented, instead of being led into captivity, God would maintain their national existence. It is a promise of the continuance of an …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 7:3

19th Century

Bishop

Your ways and your doings. —“Ways,” as in Zechariah 1:6, are general habits; “doings” are separate acts.

I will caus…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Jeremiah 7:1–3

19th Century

Preacher

Many of them thought that, if they went up to the temple, it was all right with them, if they merely went through the outward ritual, they would ce…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 7:1–4

16th Century

Theologian

Here the Prophet gives a short account of the sermon in which he severely reproved the people, because his labor had been useless, even though he h…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 7:3

17th Century

Pastor

Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel
The Lord of armies above and below in general, and the God of Israel …

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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