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The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.
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A Heavy Message of Judgment
Commentators explain that the Hebrew word for 'burden' signifies a weighty, solemn oracle of divine judgment. This prophecy was so severe that it was like a heavy load on the prophet's heart and a crushing weight upon the nation of Babylon, a concept Matthew Henry calls 'a grievous burden, too heavy for them to bear.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The burden of Babylon — Or, the burden “respecting,” or “concerning” Babylon. This prophecy is introduced in a different manner than those t…
19th Century
Anglican
The burden of Babylon ... —The title “burden,” repeated in Isaiah 15:1; Isaiah 17:1; Isaiah 19:1;[Re…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The burden of Babylon That is, a prophecy concerning Babylon, as the word is rendered, (Proverbs 31:1) . The …
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The threatenings of God's word press heavily upon the wicked, and are a grievous burden, too heavy for them to bear. The persons brought together t…
13th Century
Catholic
The burden of Babylon. Here the prophet threatens the Babylonians, who had captured the two tribes. This is divided into …
