For thus saith the LORD God of Israel unto me; Take the wine cup of this fury at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send thee, to drink it.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Says - Or, has said. This prophecy—placed by the Septuagint after those against the nations—forms an impressive statement of the manner in w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For thus says the Lord God. —In the Septuagint this is preceded by Jeremiah 46-51, which are in their turn in a different…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Jeremiah now explains in more detail what might have seemed obscure because of its brevity. He had spoken of all nations, but his discourse was abr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For thus says the Lord God of Israel to me
The prophet: take the wine cup of this fury at my hand

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

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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