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They come all of them for violence; the set of their faces is forwards; and they gather captives as the sand.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

They shall come all for violence – "Violence" had been the sin of Judah (Habakkuk 1:3–4), and now violence shall be her…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jehovah’s answer to Habakkuk’s complaint. These disorders are to be punished by an invasion of Chaldeans. The appearance, character, and operations…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

By saying that they would come for the prey, he means that they would have no trouble or effort, for they would be victorious before they had any c…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

They shall come all for violence
Or, "the whole of it" F19 ; the whole army of the Chaldeans, everyone of…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The servants of the Lord are deeply afflicted by seeing ungodliness and violence prevail, especially among those who profess the truth. No one hesi…

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