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and the doors shall be shut in the street; when the sound of the grinding is low, and one shall rise up at the voice of a bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And the doors ... is low - The house is viewed from the outside. The way of entry and exit is stopped: little or no sound issues to tell o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The first two clauses continue the description of the afflicted house: all communication with the outer world broken off, the double doors towards …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the doors shall be shut in the streets
The Midrash and Jarchi interpret these of the holes of the body; in which they are …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We should remember our sins against our Creator, repent, and seek forgiveness. We should also remember our duties and set about them, looking to hi…

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