1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Jeremiah 42:5 | And they said to Jeremias: The Lord be witness between us of truth and faithfulness, if we do not according to every thing for which the Lord, thy God, shall send thee to us. | Witness. Jeremias knew their fickle temper. They will obey, only if God comply with their desires. (Calmet) --- They began with piety, but soon refused to obey the directions given, Jeremias 43:2. (Worthington) |