I will also vex the hearts of many peoples, when I shall bring your destruction among the nations, into the countries which you have not known.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

When I will bring your destruction – that is, the news of your destruction. The phenomena here mentioned are the accompaniments of “the day …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Vex the hearts. —The margin, provoke to grief, is better, because it is less ambiguous. “Your destruction

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I will also vex the hearts of many people With anger and grief, with fear and dread, with consternation and amazement:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

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