At this time he was waiting for a revelation from God in
answer to the enquiries of the people; who probably thus
delayed to make known his will, in order to shew them that
Jeremiah did not speak of his own mind, but when and as he was
directed. The delay was also suited to give time for
consideration, and to retard their rash project; and, as it
would render them impatient, it tended to detect their
hypocrisy, and to shew more clearly their determined rebellion
against God.
Ps 27:14 Isa 28:16 Hab 2:3
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