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Yahweh will bring a nation against you from far, from the end of the earth, as the eagle flies; a nation whose language you shall not understand;

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A Shockingly Specific Prophecy

Commentators are struck by how this prophecy was fulfilled, particularly by the Roman Empire. Scholars note that Roman armies, which used the eagle as their standard, were brought from as far as Britain (considered 'the end of the earth'). Their Latin language was completely foreign to the Jews, matching the prophecy's details. This historical accuracy is seen as a powerful testimony to the Bible's divine inspiration.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 28:15–68

18th Century

Theologian

The curses correspond in form and number (Deuteronomy 28:15–19) to the blessings (Deuteronomy 28:3–6), and the special ways…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 28:49

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 28:49–57. CONQUEST OF ISRAEL BY A STRANGE NATION. MISERIES OF THE SIEGE.

The Lord shall…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 28:49

16th Century

Theologian

The Lord shall bring a nation against them from far. He reinforces the same threats in different words, namely, that unknown and barbarous…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 28:49

17th Century

Pastor

The Lord shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the
end of the earth

Now though Babylon is rep…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 28:45–68

17th Century

Minister

If God inflicts vengeance, what miseries His curse can bring upon humankind, even in this present world! Yet these are but the beginning of sorrows…