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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 1:4

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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This history of Jeremiah’s call to his office formed a part of his first address to the people. He claimed to act by an external authority, and to speak not his own words but those of Yahweh; and this even when resisting the divine call (see Jeremiah 15:13; Jeremiah 20:7, Jeremiah 20:14-18). return to 'Top of Page'
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