Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 7:3
Jeremiah 7:3. Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel As creatures, we are all bound to regard the Lord of hosts; as members of the visible church, the God of Israel; what he said to them he says to us; and it is much the same with that which John the Baptist said to those whom he baptized, Matthew 3:8-9. Bring forth fruits meet for repentance, and think not to say, within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father. Amend your ways and your doings This implies that there had... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 7:3
If the people repented, instead of being led into captivity, God would maintain their national existence. It is a promise of the continuance of an old blessing. read more