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Behold, Yahweh, like a [strong] man, will hurl you away violently; yes, he will wrap you up closely.
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God's Irresistible Power
Commentators emphasize the sheer force of God's judgment. The original Hebrew describes God hurling Shebna away 'with the hurling of a mighty man.' This illustrates that when God enacts judgment, it is powerful, decisive, and irresistible. No human status or security can stand against His sovereign will.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Behold, the Lord will carry you away - Of the historical fact referred to here, we have no other information. To what place he was to be car…
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord will carry thee away with a mighty captivity. —Better, will hurl you with the hurling of a mighty man —…
16th Century
Protestant
Behold, the Lord will carry thee away. As if he had said, “You shall be cast out of that place into a distant country, where you shall die…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, the Lord will carry thee away with a mighty captivity Or with the captivity of a man; so the Targ…
This message to Shebna is a reproof of his pride, vanity, and security. How vain is all earthly grandeur, which death will so soon end! What will i…
13th Century
Catholic
The burden of the valley. Here the prophet issues a threat against those who were joined to the people of God by their position of…
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