Jeremiah 17:4
“And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, which shall burn for ever.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And thou, even thyself,.... Or, "thou, and in thee" (l); that is, thou and those that are in thee, all the inhabitants…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The verb rendered “discontinue” is that used of letting the land rest Exo 23:11, and of releasing creditors Deu 15:2 in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 17:1-4
The people had asked (Jer 16:10), What is our iniquity, and what is our sin? as if they could not be charged with any…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and thou, even of thyself, shalt discontinue i.e. shalt cease to retain a hold upon thy country. We should rather read,…
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