A third part shall you burn in the fire in the midst of the city, when the days of the siege are fulfilled; and you shall take a third part, and strike with the sword round about it; and a third part you shall scatter to the wind, and I will draw out a sword after them.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

“The third part burnt in the middle of the city” represents those who perished within the city during the siege; “the third part struck down around…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Burn with fire a third part in the midst of the city. —It is better to suppose this was done only in description than to …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

By another vision God confirms what He had recently taught concerning the siege of Jerusalem. For He orders the Prophet to shave the hair off his h…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You will burn with fire a third part in the midst of the
city
Of Jerusalem, as portra…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The prophet was to shave off the hair of his head and beard, which signifies God's utter rejection and abandonment of that people.

One part …

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