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For, lo, I begin to work evil at the city which is called by my name; and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished; for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith Jehovah of hosts.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I begin to bring evil ...? —The thought is the same as that of 1 Peter 4:17, If judgment shall begin at the house …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

A proof is added by comparing the lesser and the greater, for the Prophet reasons in this way: "If God does not spare the city in which He has chos…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For, lo, I begin to bring evil upon the city which is called
by my name
Jerusalem, th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Here, they are invited to drink, and there are three points concerning this.

  1. The invitation is given: drink,…

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