Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you, and I ordained you a prophet unto the nations.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Knew, with affection, and designed thee for this office from eternity. Many think (Calmet) that Jeremias was purified from original sin before his birth. (St. 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 xiii. 2., and Ecclesiasticus xlix. 9.
Nations, whose overthrow he points out, chap. xxv. 27, 44 (Calmet)
