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Moreover those who work in combed flax, and those who weave white cloth, shall be confounded.
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A Superpower's Economy Collapses
Commentators explain that this verse details the collapse of a central pillar of Egypt's economy. Egypt was world-renowned for its high-quality flax and fine linen, used for everything from priestly garments to luxury clothing and mummy wrappings. God's judgment, by drying up the Nile, strikes not just at their food source but also at their celebrated manufacturing and export industry, causing widespread unemployment and shame.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Moreover - In addition to the calamities that will come upon the fishermen, the drying up of the river will affect all who are supported by …
19th Century
Anglican
Moreover they that work in fine flax. —Another class also would find its occupation gone. The “fine flax” was used especi…
16th Century
Protestant
And they who work in the finest flax. As he spoke of mourning, so he now speaks of shame; for they who formerly earned an abundant livelih…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover they that work in fine flaxOf which they made fine linen cloth, and yarn, and was much worn by the Egyptian…
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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