Jeremiah 2:1-3 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,… I. A SOLEMN DEDICATION TO GOD AND ENTERING INTO COVENANT WITH HIM. 1. A contract founded in love. The soul is under the influence of a supreme love to God, a high esteem of His infinite excellences, and a grateful sense of His innumerable benefits. 2. This contract consists of mutual, unalterable engagements. The soul gives itself to the Lord; enters into covenant to be wholly devoted to His service and interest, and to admit no rival with Him. God avouches such a soul for His; and promises to be its God, its father, portion, and happiness. 3. This covenant, like the marriage covenant, is never to be dissolved. II. THE PLEASING REMEMBRANCE WHICH GOD HAS OF AN EARLY DEDICATION TO HIM. God accepts it as double kindness. 1. Because in youth the affections are most warm and lively. 2. Because it is rare and uncommon. (Job Orton.) Parallel Verses KJV: Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, |
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