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Therefore says the Lord, Yahweh of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of my adversaries, and avenge me of my enemies;
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A Solemn Declaration of Judgment
Commentators note the stacking of divine titles: "the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel." This isn't a casual warning but a formal, solemn declaration of judgment. The very God who was their Master, Creator, and powerful Defender is now using His full authority and might to execute justice against them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore saith the Lord ... - The prophet, having stated the guilt of the nation, proceeds to show the consequences of their crimes, or to …
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore saith the Lord. —The word for “saith” (literally, whisper) is that which always indicates the solemn u…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore says the Lord, the LORD of hosts. He first uses the word האדון, (haadon) which literally means lord, and expresses the …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore, says the Lord, the Lord of hosts, the mighty One of Israel All these names and titles, which are expressi…
Neither holy cities nor royal ones are faithful to their trust if religion does not dwell in them. Dross may shine like silver, and wine that is mi…
13th Century
Catholic
How is the faithful city, that was full of judgment, become a harlot? Here, the prophet shows their sin of turning away from jus…
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