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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 3:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The north - The ten tribes, settled by Salmanezer in the north of Assyria. I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you - literally, I will not cause my face “to fall upon you:” i. e., “I will not receive you with averted looks.” The “and” before this clause should be omitted, as also before the next clause, “I will not keep ...” I will not keep - All God’s promises and threats are conditional upon man’s conduct. return to 'Top of Page'
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