Jeremiah 22:27
But to the land whereunto they desire to return, thither shall they not return.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
But to the land whereunto they desire to return,.... Or, "lift up their soul to return" (c): either by making supplication to God, for it, Psa 25:1; or buoying up themselves with vain hopes, founded…
This prophecy seems to have been calculated for the ungracious inglorious reign of Jeconiah, or Jehoiachin, the son of Jehoiakim, who succeeded him in the government, reigned but three months, and was…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
their soul longeth For mg. they lift up their soulcp. Jer 44:14; Deu 24:15; Hos 4:8. The soul was considered the seat of desire.
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