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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 2:9

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Plead - The word used by the plaintiff setting forth his accusation in a law-court (see Job 33:13 note). With you - The present generation, who by joining in Manasseh’s apostasy have openly violated Yahweh’s covenant. The fathers made the nation what it now is, the children will receive it such as the present generation are now making it to be, and God will judge it according as the collective working of the past, the present, and the future tends to good or to evil. return to 'Top of Page'
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