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Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley of those who are overcome with wine!
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The Proud City of Samaria
Scholars unanimously identify the "crown of pride" as Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel (Ephraim). Its beautiful location on a hill in a fertile valley made it look like a majestic wreath. However, this physical beauty and abundance fueled a deadly spiritual pride and a false sense of security, which God was about to judge.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wo - (see the note at Isaiah 18:1). The word here is used to denounce impending judgment.
To the crown of pride - This is a He…
19th Century
Anglican
Woe to the crown of pride ... —Better, the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim. The chapter is remarkable, a…
16th Century
Protestant
Woe to the crown of pride. Isaiah now enters on another and different subject from what precedes it, for this discourse must be separated …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim Or, "of the drunkards of Ephraim": or, "O crown of pride, O drunka…
Whatever people are proud of, no matter how insignificant, is like a crown to them; but pride is the forerunner of destruction.
How foolishl…
13th Century
Catholic
Woe to the crown. In this part, he issues a threat against those who scorn the predictions of the prophets.
First, he thr…
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