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In all vineyards shall be wailing; for I will pass through the midst of you, says Yahweh.
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Joy Turned to Sorrow
Commentators note the tragic irony in this verse. Vineyards, which were symbols of joy, celebration, and the blessing of the harvest, will become places of wailing. This powerful image shows how unrepentant sin can cause God to turn the very sources of a nation's prosperity and gladness into scenes of profound sorrow.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And in all vineyards will be wailing – All joy would be turned into sorrow. Where previously was the vintage-shout in thankfulness …
19th Century
Baptist
National sins bring down national judgments; and when God grows angry against the people, he makes the places of their feasting, the vineyards wher…
16th Century
Protestant
A reason is now added why the whole country would be filled with lamentation and mourning: for the Lord would pass through the whole land. Surely, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And in all vineyards [shall be] wailing The vines being destroyed, and no grapes to be gathered, and put into the pr…
The same almighty power can, for repenting sinners, easily turn affliction and sorrow into prosperity and joy, and as easily turn the prosperity of…
