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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 23:20

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The latter days - The proper and final development of any event or series of events. Thus, the expression is used of the Christian dispensation as the full development of the Jewish Church. Here it means the destruction of Jerusalem, as the result of the sins of the Jews. Consider - Rather, understand. When Jerusalem is destroyed, the exiles - taught by adversity - will understand that it was sin which brought ruin upon their country. return to 'Top of Page'
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