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It shall not be quenched night nor day; the smoke thereof shall go up for ever; from generation to generation it shall lie waste; none shall pass through it for ever and ever.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

It shall not be quenched night nor day - That is, the burning brimstone and pitch (Isaiah 34:9), the emblem of perpetua…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The streams thereof shall be turned into pitch ... —The imagery of the punishment which is to fall on Edom is suggested p…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

By night and by day it shall not be quenched. The Prophet’s language is undoubtedly hyperbolical; but the Lord is compelled to act towards…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

It shall not be quenched night nor day
It will be long burning, and shall not be extinguished until it is utterly co…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who aim to ruin the church can never achieve that, but will ruin themselves. What dismal changes sin can make! It turns a fruitful land into …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Come near, you Gentiles. In this part, he threatens those who were allies of the A yrians.

    First, he threatens all…

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