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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Jeremiah 42 - Introduction

Johanan desireth Jeremiah to inquire of God, promising obedience to his will. Jeremiah assureth him of safety in Judaea, and destruction in Egypt: he reproveth their hypocrisy, in requiring of the Lord that which they meant not to follow.

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  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    JEREMIAH 27-29. Certain linguistic peculiarities (_e.g._ the incorrect spelling, Nebuchadnezzar) suggest that these three Chapter s may have circulated as a separate pamphlet, _e.g._ in Babylon. They...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Jeremiah 42:1 to Jeremiah 43:7. Migration of the people to Egypt in spite of Jeremiah's protest The narrative here is generally admitted to be a trustworthy extract from Baruch's memoirs. Du., howeve...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (e-0) (The title of this book, 'Jermiah'), The name may mean, 'Jah is exalted.' Compare the large use made of the name _ Jehovah_ in this book; it occurs about 700 times. _ Adonai Jehovah_ 14 time...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH CAHPTER 42 This chapter contains a request of the Jews to Jeremiah, to pray to the Lord for them to direct them, and the Lord's answer to it. The request is made by the capta...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Johanan desires Jeremiah to ask counsel of God. (1-6) They are assured of safety in Judea, but of destruction in Egypt. (7-22)...

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