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When they shall go, I will spread my net on them; I will bring them down as the birds of the sky; I will chastise them, as their congregation has heard.
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God's Sovereign Net
Commentators explain that Israel, like a foolish bird flying high, believed its political alliances with Egypt and Assyria would bring security. However, God declares He will spread His "net" over them. This powerful image illustrates that no human scheme or political maneuvering can escape God's sovereign control. Attempts to find safety outside of God's will ultimately lead to being ensnared.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When they go - (Literally, "according as" they go, meaning in all circumstances of time, place, or manner, whenever, wherever, or however th…
19th Century
Anglican
When they shall go.— Best rendered, Whenever they go, etc. The ultimate ruin produced by this policy of dependence on for…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here first blames Israel for foolish credulity and compares them to a dove, for they had invited the Egyptians and sent to Assyria for …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When they shall go That is, to Egypt or Assyria: I will spread my net upon them; bring them int…
Israel was as a cake not turned, half burnt and half dough, none of it fit for use; a mixture of idolatry and of the worship of Jehovah. There were…
