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and I will turn you about, and put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you forth, and all your army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed in full armor, a great company with buckler and shield, all of them handling swords;
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The Hooks of Judgment
Commentators emphasize the powerful metaphor of "hooks into thy jaws." This isn't about God turning the enemy back from their plans, but rather irresistibly compelling them forward. God is sovereignly dragging this hostile force to a specific location to face divine judgment, much like a fisherman hooks and lands a fish.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Theologian
With all sorts - Or, “gorgeously”; see the marginal reference. Omit “of armor.”
19th Century
Bishop
I will turn you back— This is the more common meaning of the word. However, if this meaning is retained here, it is not t…
17th Century
Pastor
And I will turn you back, and put hooks into your jaws Or, I will put hooks in your jaws, and with them turn you bac…
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Minister
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God…