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Jeremiah 23:20

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The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 20

In this chapter the prophet, in God's name, is dealing his reproofs and threatenings, I. Among the careless princes, or pastors of the people (Jer 23:1, Jer 23:2), yet promising to take care of the flock, which they had been wanting in their duty to (Jer 23:3-8). II. Among the wicked prophets and priests, whose bad character is here given at large in divers instances, especially their imposing upon the people with their pretended inspirations, at which the prophet is astonished, and for which they must expect to be punished (v. 9-32). III. Among the profane people, who ridiculed God's prophets and bantered them (Jer 23:33-40). When all have thus corrupted their way they must all expect to be told faithfully of it.

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Strong's Concordancev. 20

אַף (ʼaph, H639) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the… יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God שׁוּב (shûwb, H7725) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not… עָשָׂה (ʻâsâh, H6213) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application קוּם (qûwm, H6965) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative) מְזִמָּה (mᵉzimmâh, H4209) — a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity) לֵב (lêb, H3820) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the… אַחֲרִית (ʼachărîyth, H319) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity יוֹם (yôwm, H3117) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to… בִּין (bîyn, H995) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand בִּינָה (bîynâh, H998) — understanding

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Jeremiah 30:24rank 12

The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this.

Isaiah 55:11rank 6

so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Proverbs 21:30rank 3

There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Zechariah 1:6rank 3

But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? They repented and said, ‘Just as the LORD of Hosts purposed to do to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us.’”

Isaiah 14:24rank 3

The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.

Genesis 49:1rank 3

Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come:

II Kings 23:26rank 2

Nevertheless, the LORD did not turn away from the fury of His burning anger, which was kindled against Judah because of all that Manasseh had done to provoke Him to anger.

I Kings 8:47rank 2

and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’

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