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Jeremiah 3:21

Jeremiah 3:21
A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the LORD their God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

A voice was heard upon the high places,.... And so might be heard afar off; it shows that the repentance and confession of the Jews, when convinced and converted, will be very public, and made upon…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Upon the high places - Upon those bare table-lands, which previously had been the scene of Israel’s idolatries Jer 3:2. The prophet supposes the offer of mercy to Israel if repentant to have been…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Jeremiah 3:20-25

Here is, I. The charge God exhibits against Israel for their treacherous departures from him, Jer 3:20. As an adulterous wife elopes from her husband, so have they gone a whoring from God. They were…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Jeremiah 3:21-25

Vividly drawn picture of Judah's repentance. From the high places, the very scenes of her idolatrous excess, there comes a sound, at first of inarticulate weeping. In response to Jehovah's gracious…