Jeremiah 16:3

"“You shall not take a wife, neither shall you have sons or daughters, in this place.”"

Key Reflection

This command to remain celibate symbolizes complete devotion and submission to God, forbidding any attachments that might distract from his service. It underscores the prophet's role as one set apart for a specific divine mission in a faithless society.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The times were such that for “the present distress” it was wise for all to abstain from marriage1 Corinthians 7:26;Matthew 24:19.

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