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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 23:10

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Because of swearing - Rather, because of the curse denounced against sin Jeremiah 11:3. The mourning probably refers to the drought Jeremiah 12:4. The pleasant places - “Pastures.” Their course - Their mode of life. Their force is not right - “Their heroism,” that on which they pride themselves as mighty men, “is not right,” is wrong (see Jeremiah 8:6 note). return to 'Top of Page'
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