Jeremiah 10:7
Jeremiah 10:7 in Multiple Translations
Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.
Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee.
Who should not fear thee, O King of the nations? for to thee doth it appertain; forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is none like unto thee.
Who would not have fear of you, O King of the nations? for it is your right: for among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you.
Everyone should respect you, King of the nations. This is how you should be treated. There's no one like you among all the wise men of every nation and kingdom.
Who would not feare thee, O King of nations? for to thee appertaineth the dominion: for among all the wise men of the Gentiles, and in al their kingdomes there is none like thee.
Who doth not fear Thee, king of the nations? For to Thee it is becoming, For among all the wise of the nations, And in all their kingdom there is none like Thee.
Who shouldn’t fear you, King of the nations? For it belongs to you. Because among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is no one like you.
Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like to thee.
Who shall fear thee, O king of nations? for thine is the glory: among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms there is none like unto thee.
You are the king of all the nations! Everyone should [RHQ] revere you, because that is what you deserve. Among all the wise people on the earth and in all the kingdoms where they live, ◄there is no one like you./who can compare with you?►
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Jeremiah 10:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ֣י
לֹ֤א
יִֽרָאֲ/ךָ֙
מֶ֣לֶךְ
הַ/גּוֹיִ֔ם
כִּ֥י
לְ/ךָ֖
יָאָ֑תָה
כִּ֣י
בְ/כָל
חַכְמֵ֧י
הַ/גּוֹיִ֛ם
וּ/בְ/כָל
מַלְכוּתָ֖/ם
מֵ/אֵ֥ין
כָּמֽוֹ/ךָ
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִֽרָאֲ/ךָ֙
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
הַ/גּוֹיִ֔ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Art | N-mp
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/ךָ֖
Prep | Suff
יָאָ֑תָה
yâʼâh
H2969
to befit
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
חַכְמֵ֧י
châkâm
H2450
wise
Adj
הַ/גּוֹיִ֛ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Art | N-mp
וּ/בְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | Prep | N-ms
מַלְכוּתָ֖/ם
malkûwth
H4438
royalty
N-fs | Suff
מֵ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Prep | Part
כָּמֽוֹ/ךָ
kᵉmôw
H3644
like
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 10:7
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִֽרָאֲ/ךָ֙
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
הַ/גּוֹיִ֔ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לְ/ךָ֖
""
Prep | Suff
יָאָ֑תָה
yâʼâh
H2969
"to befit"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To be suitable or fitting for a particular situation, like wearing appropriate clothes for an occasion. This word is about being proper and respectful. It is used in the Bible to describe what is right and just.
Definition: (Qal) to pertain to, befit, be befitting
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: appertain. See also: Jeremiah 10:7.
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
בְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חַכְמֵ֧י
châkâm
H2450
"wise"
Adj
This word means wise or skilled, describing someone intelligent or crafty, like a cunning man or a prudent leader.
Definition: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). See also: Genesis 41:8; Proverbs 16:14; Psalms 49:11.
הַ/גּוֹיִ֛ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וּ/בְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מַלְכוּתָ֖/ם
malkûwth
H4438
"royalty"
N-fs | Suff
Royalty or royal power refers to the authority and dominion of a king or queen, like Solomon's reign in Israel. It can also mean the kingdom or territory ruled by a monarch. The word is used in the Bible to describe sovereign power and authority.
Definition: 1) royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom, sovereign power 1a) royal power, dominion 1b) reign 1c) kingdom, realm Aramaic equivalent: mal.khu (מַלְכוּ "kingdom" H4437)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal. See also: Numbers 24:7; Esther 1:9; Psalms 45:7.
מֵ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Prep | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
כָּמֽוֹ/ךָ
kᵉmôw
H3644
"like"
Prep | Suff
This word means like or as, used to compare things. It appears in the Bible to describe similarities or to make comparisons, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: adv 1) like, as, the like of which conj 2) when, according as, as it were
Usage: Occurs in 126 OT verses. KJV: according to, (such) as (it were, well as), in comparison of, like (as, to, unto), thus, when, worth. See also: Genesis 19:15; Job 40:17; Psalms 29:6.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 10:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 10:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 10:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 10:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 10:7
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 10:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
- Sermons on Jeremiah 10:7
Context — The Sovereignty of God
5Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good.”
6There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
7Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.
8But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood! 9Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz— the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 15:4 | Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
| 2 | Psalms 22:28 | For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations. |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 1:19–20 | For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? |
| 4 | Psalms 89:6 | For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? |
| 5 | Jeremiah 10:6 | There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 5:22 | Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it. |
| 7 | Psalms 76:7 | You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You? |
| 8 | Psalms 86:9 | All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. |
| 9 | Luke 12:5 | But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him! |
| 10 | Job 37:23–24 | The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress. Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.” |
Jeremiah 10:7 Summary
Jeremiah 10:7 is saying that God is so powerful and wise that everyone should respect and reverence Him. As the King of nations, God is in charge of everything, and no one is like Him (as also seen in Jeremiah 10:6). This means that we should trust and obey God, rather than fearing or worshiping things that are not real or powerful, like idols (as warned against in Jeremiah 10:5 and Jeremiah 10:8-9). By acknowledging God's authority, we can live with confidence and purpose, knowing that He is always in control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear God in Jeremiah 10:7?
Fearing God in this context means to have a deep respect and reverence for Him, recognizing His power and authority over all nations, as seen in Jeremiah 10:7 and also in Proverbs 1:7, where it says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Why is God called the King of nations in this verse?
God is called the King of nations because He is the sovereign ruler over all the earth, and all nations are under His authority, as stated in Psalm 47:8, which says that God reigns over the nations.
What is being compared in Jeremiah 10:7 when it says 'there is none like You'?
The comparison is between God and the wise men and kingdoms of the nations, emphasizing that there is no one like God in wisdom, power, or authority, a theme also found in Isaiah 40:25, where God asks, 'To whom will you compare me?'
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse is part of a larger passage that contrasts the power and wisdom of God with the uselessness of idols, as seen in Jeremiah 10:5 and Jeremiah 10:8-9, which describe idols as unable to speak or walk, and therefore, not worthy of fear or reverence.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my reverence and respect for God in my daily life?
- How does recognizing God as the King of nations impact my perspective on current events and global issues?
- In what ways can I acknowledge God's sovereignty and authority in my personal decisions and actions?
- What are some idols in my life that I need to recognize as useless and powerless compared to the living God?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 10:7
Who would not fear thee, O King of nations?.... Not that the fear of him among the nations was general, or that he was owned by them as their King; but inasmuch as of right he was their King, so he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 10:7
Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee. Who would not fear thee, O King of nations?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? he is called a great King, : q.d. Thou, by whom all nations are governed, and all affairs in them disposed, and by none else, who would worship any but thee, or be afraid of any but thee, seeing it is fit for, and therefore can belong to, none besides? as in the next words; it is thy right and due. Or, Who can be so stupid as not to acknowledge one Supreme Being, and this to be but one? as, among the heathens, Socrates, Plato, Seneca, and divers others did; and therefore is it not a prodigious thing that any should so withhold the truth in unrighteousness, be so gross as to worship many gods? Among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee: q.d. If you search among all their wise men and philosophers, all the great men and rulers, in their kingdoms; for these the heathens were wont to worship as gods after death, wise men for their wisdom, and kings for their power; you will find none to compare with God, either for wisdom or power; their wise men are but as so many fools.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
Jeremiah 10:7 Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise [men] of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, [there is] none like unto thee.Ver. 7. Who would not fear thee, O King of nations?] Tremble at thy transcendent greatness, thy matchless majesty, power, and prowess? See Malachi 1:14 Revelation 15:4 Psalms 103:19. Forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations.] Who used to deify their wise men and their kings.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
(7) King of nations.—Emphatically, “King of the heathen” expressing the universal sovereignty of Jehovah in contrast with the thought that He was the God of the Jews only. (Compare Romans 3:29.) To thee doth it appertain.—Better, for it is thine, i.e., the kingdom over the heathen implied in the title just given. The wise men.—The word “men” is better omitted. Jehovah is not compared with the sages of the heathen only, but with all to whom they looked as sources and givers of wisdom. In all their kingdoms.—Better, in all their sovereignty.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
Verse 7. Who would not fear thee] Who would not worship thee as the Author and Giver of all good? The fear of God is often taken for the whole of true religion. Among all the wise men of the nation] Not even the wisest and most cultivated of the nations have ever found out any one equal to thee; but so exalted and holy art thou, that in all their wisdom and research they have never been able to find out the true God.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 10:7
7. to thee doth it appertain] rather, as mg. it beseemeth thee.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 10:7
O King of nations - i. e., pagan nations. Yahweh is not the national God of the Jews only, but He reigns over all mankind Psalms 22:28. It - i. e., everything.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:7
7. O King of nations — Mark here, as in many other Old Testament passages, the conception of God as the universal ruler of mankind, and not merely the national God of the Jews.
Sermons on Jeremiah 10:7
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The Compassion of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that it is not enough for Christians to simply appear good or have a Sunday face. He argues that true transformation comes when God's nature |
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The Certain Reign of Christ by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how Christ regains control of the earth through the judgment of seals, trumpets, and bowls. The next three chapters of Revelation explain how |
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(Radical Jesus) 17 Radical Holiness by Glenn Meldrum | In this sermon, Glenn Meldrum discusses the importance of having a high view of God as revealed in the Scriptures. He emphasizes that our spiritual and moral growth is directly lin |
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Of the Holiness of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the holiness of God as an essential and immutable attribute that defines His nature and essence. He explains that God's holiness is the foundation of His perfe |
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The Allegories of Sarah and Hagar by C.H. Spurgeon | The preacher, Greek Word Studies, delves into the concept of 'dikaioma' in the Bible, which refers to God's declaration of what is right and just, often seen as His decree of retri |
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Passion for Holiness by Glenn Meldrum | Glenn Meldrum preaches about the significance of holiness in experiencing genuine revival. He emphasizes that the holiness of God, infinitely pure and separate, is beyond human com |
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His Dealings by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches about God's individual and specific dealings with His people, emphasizing the importance of not criticizing others on their personal walk with the Lord. He |