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- Chapter 35
- Verse 19
Jeremiah 35:19
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel,.... Who has enjoined children obedience to their parents, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Travelers bear witness to the existence of a large tribe who represent themselves as the descendants of the Rechabites.…
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, 1882–1921
to stand before me It is by no means necessary to understand the expression here as implying priestly functions (cp. Jer…
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