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The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is cast down on her land; there is none to raise her up.
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A Fallen "Virgin"
Commentators agree that calling Israel a "virgin" is not a statement about her moral purity, which had been compromised. Instead, it's a poetic term to heighten the tragedy of her fall. Scholars suggest it signifies her former beauty, her delicate and luxurious lifestyle, or her status as a nation once cherished by God. The term paints a picture of something precious now utterly ruined.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
She hath fallen, she shall rise no more, the virgin of Israel; she hath been dashed down upon her land, there is none to raise her up -…
19th Century
Anglican
Forsaken.— Or rather dashed to the earth. “Virgin” is a feminine designation of Israel poetically expressive of grace and…
16th Century
Protestant
This was essentially the vengeance that was now near the Israelites, though they rested securely and even scorned all the threats of God. The v…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The virgin of Israel is fallen The kingdom of Israel, so called, because it had never been subdued, or become subjec…
The convincing, awakening word must be heard and heeded, as well as words of comfort and peace; for whether we listen or disregard it, the word of …
