The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.
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The burden of the beasts of the south—The word ‘south’ here undoubtedly refers to the country south of Judea, particularly Egypt. Thus it is…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
The burden of the beasts of the south. —It has been suggested that this, which reads like the heading of a new section, w…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
The burden of the beasts of the south. After speaking loudly against the consultations of the Jews about asking assistance from the Egypti…
John Gill
JohnGill
The burden of the beasts of the south
Some think this begins a new prophecy, and this the name and inscription of it…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
It was often the fault and folly of the Jews, that when troubled by their neighbors on one side, they sought help from others instead of looking up…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
1. Woe to you, apostate children. In this section, the prophet i ues threats against those who despised the prophet Jeremiah…
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