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Thou shalt also suck the milk of the nations, and shalt suck the breast of kings; and thou shalt know that I, Jehovah, am thy Saviour, and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Thou shalt suck the milk of the Gentiles - This expression means, ‘Whatever is valuable and rich which they possess will contribute…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You shall also suck the milk of the Gentiles ... —The metaphor is bold, but the prophet had already presented it in a les…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And the sons of strangers shall build up your walls, and their kings shall minister to you: for in my wrath I smote you, but in my favor have I…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And thou shalt suck the milk of the Gentiles. He speaks of the extension of the Church which he had formerly mentioned; but it was of grea…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You shall also suck the milk of the Gentiles Partake of their riches and wealth; so the Targum, "and you shall be satisfi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We must look for the full accomplishment in times and things, exceeding those of the Old Testament church. The nations and their kings will devote …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Arise, be enlightened. Here he begins to present the promise of salvation regarding three things:

  1. Prosperity.

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