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The people shall be oppressed, everyone by another, and everyone by his neighbor: the child shall behave himself proudly against the old man, and the base against the honorable.
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A Portrait of Social Collapse
Commentators explain that this verse paints a vivid picture of anarchy resulting from God's judgment. When competent leadership is removed, the very fabric of society unravels. This leads to a chaotic state of mutual oppression, where 'every one by another' violates rights, and a fierce struggle for existence replaces civil order.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the people shall be oppressed - This describes the state of anarchy and confusion that would exist under the reign of children …
19th Century
Anglican
The people shall be oppressed ... —The words paint the worst form of the decadence of an Eastern kingdom. All is chaotic …
16th Century
Protestant
The people will oppress every man his neighbor. He describes the utmost confusion that was about to overtake the Jews when order was destr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the people shall be oppressed, everyone by another, and everyone by his neighbour…
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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