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Can a bird fall in a snare on the earth, where no gin is [set] for him? shall a snare spring up from the ground, and have taken nothing at all?
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Nothing Happens by Chance
Commentators explain that the image of a bird falling into a pre-set snare teaches a powerful lesson about God's sovereignty. Calamities and national judgments are not random accidents or 'bad fortune.' Rather, they are intentionally ordained by God, who, like a fowler, sets the circumstances in motion to fulfill His divine purposes. This should lead believers to look for God's hand in times of trouble.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Can a bird fall in a snare - Again, the bird taken in the snare is the image of those drawn down from heaven, where our conversation is<…
19th Century
Anglican
Can a bird. —Better, Does the snare rise up from the ground, and take nothing at all?" The English Version's "take up" is…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here gathers comparisons, which may, however, be reduced to five specific points:
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin [is] for him &c.] No, there must be a snare set, or a bird c…
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…
