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but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured with the sword; for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it.
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God's Unchanging Word
Commentators stress the phrase "for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it." This isn't an empty threat from a human prophet but a declaration from God Himself. John Calvin notes this is meant to awaken people from their complacency, reminding them that God's judgments are certain and His purpose is unchangeable. When God speaks, it will come to pass.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But if you refuse, you shall be devoured with the sword — Your enemies shall come in and lay waste the land.
This prediction…
19th Century
Baptist
But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
So the Lord has mercy in …
16th Century
Protestant
But if you refuse and rebel. The wicked always think that the severity of the punishment is greater than their guilt, even though the Lord…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if you refuse and rebel The Targum is, "and do not receive my Word"; the Messiah, when come, neither his person,…
Not only feel sorrow for the sin committed, but break off the practice. We must be doing, not stand idle. We must be doing the good the Lord our Go…
13th Century
Catholic
The new moons, and the sabbaths. Here he rejects the celebration of solemn festivals.
He addresses this in three s…
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