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Ho Ariel, Ariel, the city where David encamped! add you year to year; let the feasts come round:
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Ariel: The 'Altar of God'
Scholars explain that 'Ariel' is a symbolic name for Jerusalem. While it can mean 'Lion of God,' most commentators believe it refers to the 'Altar of God' or 'Hearth of God.' This name highlights Jerusalem's identity as the center of worship, an identity the people relied on for security even as their hearts were far from God.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wo — (Compare the note at Isaiah 18:1).
To Ariel — There can be no doubt that Jerusalem is intended here. The declaration that…
19th Century
Anglican
Woe to Ariel, to Ariel. —The name belongs to the same group of poetic synonyms as Rahab (Psalms 87:4; [Refere…
16th Century
Protestant
This appears to be another discourse, in which Isaiah threatens the city of Jerusalem. He calls it “Altar” because the city's chief def…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Woe to Ariel, to Ariel, the city [where] David dwelt Many Jewish writers by "Ariel" understand the altar of burnt of…
Ariel may signify the altar of burnt offerings. Let Jerusalem know that outward religious services will not make people free from judgments. Hypocr…
13th Century
Catholic
Woe to Ariel. In this part, he presents a threat against the people or against the city, and this is divided into two parts.
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