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“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
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Verse 5. Knew, with affection, and designed thee for this office for eternity. Many think ( Calmet.) that Jeremias was purified from original sin before his birth. Saint Augustine—He had this privilege, and was also a priest, prophet, virgin, and martyr. Worthington.—Yet to sanctify, often means only to set aside. Exodus 13:2. Sirach 49:9.—Nations, whose overthrow he points out. Calmet. 25:27. 32. and so forth Calmet.
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