Bullinger Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 1:5

Bullinger Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 1:5 - 1:5

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Bullinger Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 1:5 - 1:5

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I knew. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for choosing. Reference to Pentateuch (Exo_33:12, Exo_33:17). App-92.

sanctified thee = set thee apart, or, hallowed thee. See note on Exo_3:5, and compare John Baptist (Luk_1:15-17); Paul (Gal_1:15, Gal_1:16); Samson (Jdg_13:3).

the nations. This distinguishes Jeremiah from some of the other prophets, and shows that the legend of his martyrdom is only legend.