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In that day shall the Egyptians be like women; and they shall tremble and fear because of the shaking of the hand of Yahweh of Hosts, which he shakes over them.
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Commentators explain that the phrase "like unto women" was a common biblical expression for extreme fear, weakness, and panic. The "shaking of the hand of Jehovah" is a powerful image of God threatening imminent judgment, like a warrior lifting a weapon before striking. It signifies a divine, not human, threat.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In that day shall Egypt be like unto women - Timid; fearful; alarmed. The Hebrews often, by this comparison, express great fear and…
19th Century
Anglican
In that day shall Egypt be like unto women. —This image of panic, terror, and weakness has been natural in the poetry of …
16th Century
Protestant
In that day shall Egypt be like women. He again repeats what he had formerly said: that the Egyptians will have nothing manly about them. …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In that day shall Egypt be like to women Weak and feeble, as the Targum; fearful and timorous, even their military force;…
God will come into Egypt with his judgments. He will raise up the causes of their destruction from among themselves.
When ungodly people esc…
13th Century
Catholic
The burden of Egypt. In this part, the author threatens the destruction of the Egyptians, describing its manner and order…
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