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that you shall take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, How has the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
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A Song of Holy Ridicule
Commentators explain that the "proverb" Israel is to use is a 'mashal'—a taunting, satirical song of triumph. John Calvin clarifies that it is right for believers to mock the arrogance of God's enemies when they are brought low by His judgment. This song ridicules Babylon's foolish confidence and celebrates God's justice.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That you shall take up — You shall utter, declare, or commence. The word ‘take up’ is used in the sense of utter, speak, or declare, in Exod…
19th Century
Anglican
That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon. —The prophet appears once more (Isaiah 12:1…
Baptist
O child of God, you will soon have a glorious season of rest! Today is your time of labor; you are now under hard bondage, but you will yet come fo…
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16th Century
Protestant
Then you shall take up this saying. By the term witty saying, or parable (for the Hebrew word משל (mashal) deno…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That you shall take up this proverb against the king of Babylon Or "concerning" him, …
The whole plan of Divine Providence is arranged with a view to the good of the people of God. A settlement in the land of promise is of God's mercy…
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13th Century
Catholic
409. Her time is near at hand. In this part, he promises liberation to the Jews through the destruction of Babylon, which he threatened abov…
