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I will thrust you from your office; and from your station shall you be pulled down.
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God's Sovereign Authority
Commentators agree that God is the ultimate agent behind Shebna's removal. While the text shifts from "I" to "he," scholars explain this is a common Hebrew prophetic style, with God being the subject of both actions. This verse powerfully demonstrates that God holds ultimate authority over human positions, and no one is too secure to be removed by His will.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And from thy state - From your office; your place of trust and responsibility.
Shall he pull thee down - That is, “God” shall …
19th Century
Anglican
I will drive you ... shall he pull you down. —The change of person has led some interpreters to refer the latter clause to Hezekia…
16th Century
Protestant
And I will cast thee out. He says nothing new, but concludes the former prediction. Though in the next verse he will again mention Shebna,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will drive you from your station Or you shall be driven from it, according to my word; this is said by the pro…
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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