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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Jeremiah 5:3

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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eyes upon the truth-- (Deu 32:4; Ch2 16:9). "Truth" is in contrast with "swear falsely" (Jer 5:2). The false-professing Jews could expect nothing but judgments from the God of truth. stricken . . . not grieved-- (Jer 2:30; Isa 1:5; Isa 9:13). refused . . . correction-- (Jer 7:28; Zep 3:2).
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