Jeremiah 35:14
“The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed,.... That article…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Are performed - Are established, i. e., are maintained in full force. Unto this day - i. e., for more than 200 years.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 35:12-19
The trial of the Rechabites' constancy was intended but for a sign; now here we have the application of it.
I. The…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Jeremiah 35:12-19
See introd. summary to the section. This portion, which forms the application of the preceding narrative, seems to have…
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