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Though—(literally, “when”) he (shall) be fruitful among his brethren. Fruitfulness was God’s promise to Ephraim and was expressed i…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Fruitful. —Observe the play on Ephraim’s name.
Wind of the Lord stands in apposition to east wind.
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
16th Century
Protestant
16th Century
God again confirms what had been said: that Israel trusted in vain in their strength and fortresses, and that certain destruction was near them on …
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Though he be fruitful among [his] brethren
This is not spoken of Christ, as some think, who take the words to be a …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
Israel had destroyed himself by his rebellion; but he could not save himself, his help was from the Lord only. This may well be applied to the case…
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Albert Barnes
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