Jeremiah a Wrestler with the Lord in Prayer
Jeremiah 14:7-9
O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, do you it for your name's sake: for our backslidings are many…


I. IN WHAT THE LORD IS STRONG AGAINST THE PROPHET. The sin of the people.

II. IN WHAT THE PROPHET IS STRONG AGAINST THE LORD. The name of the Lord.

1. In itself, God's name compels Him to show He is not a desperate hero, a giant who cannot save.

2. In that His name is borne by Israel.

(Heim.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name's sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.

WEB: Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name's sake, Yahweh; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you.




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