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They shall hang on him all the glory of his father`s house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the cups even to all the pitchers.
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The Leader as a Strong Support
Commentators explain the central metaphor is of a strong peg in a wall. Eliakim's leadership is so reliable that the honor, status, and well-being of his entire family—from the most prominent members ('flagons') to the most humble ('cups')—depend entirely on him. This illustrates the immense responsibility and supportive role of a godly leader.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they shall hang upon him - This figure is a continuation of that begun in the previous verse and is derived from the custom of …
19th Century
Anglican
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house ... — The metaphor of the nail is resumed. Not without a…
16th Century
Protestant
And they shall hang upon him. It is as if he had said that Eliakim would be fully qualified to discharge his duties and would not be indol…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father'shouseWhich shows the reason…
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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