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Is there evil in the city and the Lord has not done it? - Evil is of two sorts, evil of sin, and evil of punishment. There is no ot…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Surely the Lord ...—In this, and the preceding verse, the future tense should be replaced by a present. Render does nothing,
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
16th Century
Protestant
16th Century
The Prophet here gathers comparisons, which may, however, be reduced to five specific points:
- He shows that he did not speak empty wor…
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Shall a trumpet be blown in the city Meaning not any trumpet blown, as the silver trumpet for the gathering of the people…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
The distinguishing favors of God to us, if they do not restrain from sin, will not exempt from punishment. They could not expect communion with God…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes