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Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.
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A City's Grief
Commentators explain that the prophet is not speaking to an individual but is addressing the city of Jerusalem, personified as a woman. The phrase 'Thy men' refers to the men of the city. This literary device emphasizes the deep, personal grief the entire community will experience when its strongest defenders are killed in battle.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Your men - This is an address to Jerusalem itself, by a change not uncommon in the writings of Isaiah. In the calamities coming on them, the…
19th Century
Anglican
Your men ... her gates ... (Isaiah 3:26) — The feminine pronoun in both verses poin…
16th Century
Protestant
Your men shall fall by the sword. He directs his discourse to Jerusalem and to the whole kingdom of Judah; for, after having demonstrated …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Your men shall fall by the sword Of the Romans; which would be a punishment to the women for their pride and luxury,…
The prophet reproves and warns the daughters of Zion about the sufferings coming upon them. Let them know that God notices the folly and vanity of …
13th Century
Catholic
1. And the Lord said. Here the divine judgment against the women is set forth.
First, their fault is laid bare.
Secon…
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