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Jeremiah 17:8

King James Version (KJV)

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For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

Jeremiah 17:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 17:8

Theological / Devotional

As a tree. Similar to the words of the psalmist (see on Ps. 1:3).

Shall not see. The LXX reads “shall not fear.” “Planted by the waters,” and consequently receiving plenty of moisture, this flourishing tree is not concerned by the coming of a “drought.” So it is with the righteous, who receive strength for every trial because of their trust in God.

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