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Those who are near, and those who are far from you, shall mock you, you infamous one [and] full of tumult.
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A Spectacle of Shame
Commentators note that Jerusalem's disgrace would be a public spectacle, mocked by all surrounding nations, both "near and far." Scholars like John Gill specify this included neighbors like Edom and distant empires like Babylon. This highlights that sin's consequences are not private; they can lead to widespread, public dishonor before the world.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That is, countries near and far will often mock you, saying, “Ah! defiled in name; Ah! full of turbulence!”
19th Century
Anglican
Infamous and much vexed. —It is better to omit the words in italics, which art. The literal meaning of “infamous” is give…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Those that be near, and those that be far from you, shall mock you The neighbouring nations, as…
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The prophet is to judge the bloody city, the city of bloods. Jerusalem is so called because of her crimes.
The sins with which Jerusalem stan…
