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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Jeremiah 42:7

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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At this time he was waiting for a revelation from God in answer to the enquiries of the people; who probably thus delayed to make known his will, in order to shew them that Jeremiah did not speak of his own mind, but when and as he was directed. The delay was also suited to give time for consideration, and to retard their rash project; and, as it would render them impatient, it tended to detect their hypocrisy, and to shew more clearly their determined rebellion against God. Psa 27:14; Isa 28:16; Hab 2:3 Jeremiah 42:8
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