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The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and those who vex Judah shall be cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim.
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Healing a Historic Family Feud
Commentators explain that this verse directly addresses the centuries-long, bitter rivalry between the northern kingdom of Israel (Ephraim) and the southern kingdom (Judah). This internal conflict, rooted in envy and ambition, is promised to be healed under the Messiah. This prophecy paints a powerful picture of reconciliation and restored unity for God's people, ending the painful 'family broil' that had weakened them for so long.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The envy also—The word envy here is used in the sense of hatred, or the hatred that arose from the ambition
19th Century
Anglican
The envy also of Ephraim shall depart ... —The prophet’s vision of the future would not have been complete if national un…
16th Century
Protestant
And the envy of Ephraim shall depart. Here he promises that the Church will be in such a state of peace that neither will the Israelites a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The envy also of Ephraim shall depart With which it envied Judah, on account of the kingdom of the house of David, and th…
When the gospel is to be publicly preached, the Gentiles would seek Christ Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, and find rest of soul. When God's time …
13th Century
Catholic
And the spirit of the Lord will rest upon him. Here the prophet describes his sanctity in three respects:
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