Then took I the cup—not actually offering the wine-cup (Holy Scripture has suffered much from this materialistic way of explaining …

Then took I the cup ... —The words describe the act of the prophet as in the ecstasy of vision. One by one the nations are made to drink o…

The Prophet now adds that he obeyed God’s command; for he had often testified before that he was constrained to perform his office, a duty he would…

Then I took the cup at the Lord's hand In a visionary way, and did as he commanded, and prophesied as he directed him. Th…

The evil and good events of life are often represented in Scripture as cups. Under this figure is represented the desolation then coming upon that …

Here, the predicted threat is revealed through a symbolic vision. This revelation is presented in two parts:

1. The vision is given.
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