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In that day shall the beautiful virgins and the young men faint for thirst.
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Even the Strongest Will Fall
Commentators explain that the mention of "fair virgins and young men" fainting is meant to show the absolute severity of the judgment. These groups represent the strongest, most hopeful, and most resilient members of society. If even they collapse from thirst and despair, it signifies a total societal devastation where no one is safe.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In this hopelessness regarding all relief, those too shall fail and sink under their sufferings, in whom life is freshest and strongest and hope mo…
19th Century
Anglican
Faint. —That fair virgins and strong, brave youths should faint because of their raging thirst suggests that the less vigorous wou…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet, having threatened spiritual famine, now adds that the people would in every respect be barren and destitute of every good. For I do no…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In that day shall the fair virgins and young men faint forthirst .] After the word, f…
Here was a sign of God's highest displeasure. At any time, and especially in a time of trouble, a famine of the word of God is the heaviest judgmen…
