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When I shall extinguish you, I will cover the heavens, and make the stars of it dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give its light.
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Symbolic Cosmic Collapse
Commentators explain that the darkening of the sun, moon, and stars is not a literal astronomical event but powerful prophetic symbolism. John Gill suggests the 'sun' represents the king, the 'moon' the queen or priesthood, and the 'stars' the nobles and princes. Their darkening signifies the complete and total collapse of Egypt's entire political and social structure under God's judgment.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
Make the stars thereof dark— This verse follows very closely Isaiah 13:10, spoken of Babylon. In this and the following v…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when I shall put thee out As a candle is put out, or some great light or blazing torch is extinguished; such was the …
Presbyterian
It is fitting for us to weep and tremble for those who will not weep and tremble for themselves. Great oppressors are, in God's account, no better …
