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My heritage is become unto me as a lion in the forest: she hath uttered her voice against me; therefore I have hated her.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Yahweh shows that the downfall of the nation was not caused by any lack of love on His part, but by the nation’s conduct.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As a lion in the forest. — that is, fierce, wild, untamed, uttering its sharp yells of passion. That mood was utterly unl…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

God now shows the reason why He resolved to reject the people; for it might appear at first glance very inconsistent that God’s covenant, which He …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest. Which roars, and terrifies passengers from going that way; and which rends and te…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God's people had been the dearly beloved of His soul, precious in His sight, but they acted in such a way that He gave them up to their enemies. Ma…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Here, the author presents the Lord’s response.

First, he addresses the threat of punishment.

Second, he offers consolation re…

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