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Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel; the fire hath devoured both the ends of it, and the midst of it is burned: is it profitable for any work?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Behold, it is cast into the fire—The wood is in itself useless for any purpose; but what if it has been cast into the fire and is half burn…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

This short chapter contains a single simile and its application, designed to show that Israel, having failed to fulfill the purpose for which they …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet’s intention is to humble the foolish confidence of the people, who boasted of the gratuitous kindness of God, as if they were naturally…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel , That is; a vine tree when cut down, or a branch when cut off, it is good for …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jerusalem like an unfruitful vine.

If a vine is fruitful, it is valuable. But if it is not fruitful, it is worthless and useless; it is cast…

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