10. thou hast . . . deceived —God, having even the false prophets in His hands, is here said to do that which for inscrutable purposes He permits them to do ( Exodus 9:12 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:11 ; compare 2 Thessalonians 2:11- : ; which passage shows that the dupes of error were self-prepared for it, and that God's predestination did not destroy their moral freedom as voluntary agents). The false prophets foretold "peace," and the Jews believed them; God overruled this to His purposes ( Jeremiah 5:12 ; Jeremiah 14:13 ; Ezekiel 14:9 ). soul —rather, "reacheth to the life. " return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-11" class="com-number"
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