For this is the day of the Lord, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, a day of vengeance on his enemies. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, yes, until it is drunk with your blood! The Lord, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, will receive a sacrifice today in the north country beside the Euphrates River.
Commentaries
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Rather, that day belongs to the Lord Yahweh of hosts. They march forth in haughty confidence, but that day, the day to which they are look…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
This is the day of the Lord God of hosts. The prophet considers the outcome of all these great preparations, and sees tha…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
The Prophet, having described the terrible forces of Pharaoh, in which he trusted so much that he dared to boast of a certain victory, now says tha…
John Gill
JohnGill
For this [is] the day of the Lord God of hosts
Or, "but this is the day" F25. Notwithstanding this great …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The whole word of God is against those who do not obey the gospel of Christ; but it is for those, even Gentiles, who turn to Him. The prophecy begi…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes