therefore prophesy, and say, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because, even because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that you might be a possession to the residue of the nations, and you are taken up in the lips of talkers, and the evil report of the people;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The residue of the pagan - Those of the surrounding nations that had survived Jerusalem’s fall, and may have profited by it.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In the lips of talkers, and are an infamy. A phrase equivalent to a by-word and a reproach. ([Reference 1 Kings…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore prophesy and say, thus saith the Lord God Who heard all the enemy said, and knew all their designs and purposes…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who put contempt and reproach on God's people will have it turned back on themselves. God promises favour to his Israel. We have no reason to…

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