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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 25:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Then took I the cup - Not actually offering the wine-cup - Holy Scripture has suffered much from this materialistic way of explaining it: but publicly proclaiming this prophecy in Jerusalem, as the central spot of God’s dealings with men, and leaving it to find its way to the neighboring states. return to 'Top of Page'
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