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Justice for the Vulnerable
Commentators stress that God's measure of a righteous society is how it treats its most vulnerable members: the immigrant ('sojourner'), the orphan, and the widow. These groups, lacking natural protectors, were a litmus test for the nation's justice. True faith must be demonstrated through active compassion and fairness.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 7:5–7
18th Century
Theologian
A summary of the conditions indispensable on humanity's part, before they can plead the terms of the covenant in their favor.
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 7:6
19th Century
Bishop
The stranger, the fatherless, and the widow. —Grouped together, as in Deuteronomy 14:29; Deuteronomy 24:19–21, as the t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 7:4–7
19th Century
Preacher
Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these. For if ye thoroughly am…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 7:5–7
16th Century
Theologian
Interpreters do not agree regarding the meaning of this passage. Some translate כי אם, ki am, as "But rather," or "But." I indeed acknowle…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 7:6
17th Century
Pastor
If you oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, &c.] Who have none to help them, and who ought to have me…
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…