Jeremiah 34:5

Ah Lord — The Jews in their chronology, give us the form of the lamentation thus. Alas! Zedekiah is dead, who drank the dregs of all ages: that is, who was punished for the sins of all former ages.... [ Continue Reading ]

Jeremiah 34:17

Behold — You shall perish by the sword, famine and pestilence, and those of you who escape them, shall be slaves, in many nations.... [ Continue Reading ]

Jeremiah 34:18

Cut the calf — It seems these Jews in their making of the solemn covenant with God about releasing their servants used this rite; they caused a calf, or heifer to be cut in pieces, and the parts to be laid in the temple, right over — against one another; then they recited this covenant, and passed b... [ Continue Reading ]

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