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the mighty man, and the man of war; the judge, and the prophet, and the diviner, and the elder;
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A Society's Pillars Removed
Commentators explain that this verse lists the essential leaders who form the foundation of a stable society: military heroes, government officials (judges), spiritual guides (prophets), and wise elders. God's judgment involves systematically removing every one of these human supports, leading to a complete societal breakdown.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The mighty man - The hero. The idea expressed is not simply that of personal strength and prowess, but the higher one of military eminence o…
19th Century
Anglican
The mighty man, and the man of war. —The first word points to the aristocracy of landed proprietors, the latter to those …
16th Century
Protestant
The strong man, and the man of war. He mentions other elements that contribute to the safety and good order of nations or cities. He threa…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The mighty man, and man of war. The meaning is either that these should die in war, as thousands of them did; or that men…
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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