Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Jeremiah 5:31
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Jeremiah5:31
31. bear rule by their means--literally, "according to their hands," that is, under their guidance (1Ch 25:3). As a sample of the priests lending themselves to the deceits of the false prophets, to gain influence over the people, see Jr 29:24-32.
love to have it so--(Mi 2:11).
end thereof--the fatal issue of this sinful course when divine judgments shall come.
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