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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 23:14

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Rather, “But in the prophets of Jerusalem” etc. Their conduct is more strongly condemned than that of the Baal-priests. They strengthen ... - First by neglecting to warn and rebuke sinners: secondly by the direct influence of their bad example. They are all of them - They have become, “all of them,” i. e., the people of Jerusalem, and not the prophets only. return to 'Top of Page'
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