Therefore I will bring the worst of the nations, and they shall possess their houses: I will also make the pride of the strong to cease; and their holy places shall be profaned.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The worst of the pagan—The most cruel and terrible of nations—the Chaldaeans.

The pomp of the strong—Compare Leviticus 26:19. …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Worst of the heathen.Worst refers to the power and thoroughness of their work against the Israelites. (also Leviticus …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He repeats what he had said, that enemies would come who should be ministers of God’s vengeance. And again we learn from this place, that even the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore I will bring the worst of the Heathen. The Chaldeans, notorious for their cruelty, savageness, and barbarity.

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Whoever breaks the bands of God's law will find themselves bound and held by the chains of His judgments. Since they encouraged one another to sin,…

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