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Jeremiah 20:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Cursed [be] the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man child is born unto thee; making him very glad.

Jeremiah 20:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 20:15

Theological / Devotional

Making him very glad. The thought of this parental delight added a pang of pain to the prophet’s present sorrow (see ch. 15:10). That which brought gladness to Jeremiah’s parents brought despair to Jeremiah himself.

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