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For, behold, the Lord, Yahweh of Hosts, does take away from Jerusalem and from Judah stay and staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water;
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The Removal of False Security
Commentators explain that this judgment is a deliberate and comprehensive act by the all-powerful 'Lord of hosts.' God is systematically removing every source of security—from basic food and water to the nation's leaders—that the people relied on instead of Him. This demonstrates the foolishness of placing ultimate trust in temporary, earthly supports.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For - This is a continuation of the previous chapter. The same prophecy is continued, and the force of the prophet's argument will not be se…
19th Century
Anglican
For, behold, the Lord, the Lord of hosts, does take away from Jerusalem ... — From the general picture of the state of Ju…
16th Century
Protestant
For, behold. We stated a little earlier that this is the same subject the Prophet began to address near the end of the previous chapter. H…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For, behold, the Lord, the Lord of hosts These titles of Jehovah, expressive of power and authority, are used to show tha…
God was about to deprive Judah of every stay and support. The city and the land were to be made desolate because their words and works had been reb…
13th Century
Catholic
For behold the Sovereign. Here begins the second part of the chapter, in which the prophet denounces their sin of oppress…
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