But I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and the arms of Pharaoh shall fall down; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall put my sword into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall stretch it out upon the land of Egypt.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This fourth prophecy against Egypt was spoken three months before the capture of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 26:1) and three months after the pr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon. Which is repeated for the sake of confirmation.

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Egypt will grow weaker and weaker. If lesser judgments do not prevail to humble and reform sinners, God will send greater. God justly breaks power …

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