Though he be fruitful among his brothers, an east wind shall come, the breath of Yahweh coming up from the wilderness; and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall make spoil of the treasure of all goodly vessels.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Though—(literally, “when”) he (shall) be fruitful among his brethren. Fruitfulness was God’s promise to Ephraim and was expressed i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Fruitful. —Observe the play on Ephraim’s name.

Wind of the Lord stands in apposition to east wind.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

God again confirms what had been said: that Israel trusted in vain in their strength and fortresses, and that certain destruction was near them on …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Though he be fruitful among [his] brethren
This is not spoken of Christ, as some think, who take the words to be a …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Israel had destroyed himself by his rebellion; but he could not save himself, his help was from the Lord only. This may well be applied to the case…

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