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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Jeremiah 23:34

And [as for] the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The (c) burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house.

(c) Because this word was brought to contempt and derision, he will teach them another manner of speech, and will cause this word burden to cease and teach them to ask with reverence, "What says the Lord?

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