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and the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be as the first-ripe fig before the summer; which when he who looks on it sees, while it is yet in his hand he eats it up.
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The Prized Early Fig
Commentators explain that the 'hasty fruit' refers to the first-ripe fig of the season. This was a rare and delicious delicacy that was eagerly sought after. This makes it a powerful metaphor for the prosperous and beautiful kingdom of Israel (Samaria), which was desirable but, like the fig, destined to be short-lived.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As the hasty fruit before the summer - The word rendered ‘hasty fruit’ (בכוּרה bikûrâh; in Arabic, bokkore
19th Century
Anglican
And the glorious beauty ... —Better, And the fading flower of his glorious beauty ... <…
16th Century
Protestant
And the excellence of its glory. He repeats nearly the same words; for we know how difficult it is to terrify and humble those who have be…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the glorious beauty which is on the head of the fat valley Meaning the riches and…
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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