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The Collapse of False Hope
Commentators like John Calvin explain that this verse captures the people's foolish self-deception. They expected peace and security, likely encouraged by false prophets, while ignoring God's clear warnings. Their hope was a vain flattery, and the verse serves as a stark reminder that true peace cannot be found apart from obedience to God; expecting His blessing while persisting in sin leads only to dismay.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 8:15
18th Century
Theologian
Health ... trouble - Or, “rest ... terror.”
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 8:15
19th Century
Bishop
A time of health ... —Better, healing, or, following another etymology, a time of quietness…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 8:12–18
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith the LORD. I will surely consume …
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 8:15
16th Century
Theologian
He explains his meaning more clearly in this verse—that the Jews flattered themselves in vain, while they entertained vain hopes. He then says that…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 8:15
17th Century
Pastor
We looked for peace. Outward prosperity, affluence of temporal blessings, peace with enemies, and safety from them, which…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 8:14–22
17th Century
Minister
Finally, they begin to see the hand of God lifted up. And when God appears against us, everything that is against us appears formidable. As salvati…