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For a Topheth is prepared of old; yes, for the king it is made ready; he has made it deep and large; the pile of it is fire and much wood; the breath of Yahweh, like a stream of sulfur, does kindle it.
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The Horrifying Image of Tophet
Commentators explain that Tophet was a real valley near Jerusalem (the Valley of Hinnom) infamous for idolatrous child sacrifice and later used as a burning garbage dump. Isaiah uses this horrifying, real-world image to paint a picture of the complete and loathsome destruction awaiting God's enemies, showing His absolute abhorrence of evil.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For Tophet - The same idea is conveyed in this verse as in the preceding, but under another form, and with a new illustration. The sense is,…
19th Century
Anglican
Tophet is ordained of old. —Literally, the Tophet, or place of burning, with perhaps the secondary sense of “a place of loathing.…
16th Century
Protestant
For Tophet is ordained. The Prophet goes on to threaten the vengeance of God, and says that not only a temporary calamity, but also everla…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For Tophet is ordained of old The place long ago appointed for the ruin of the Assyrian army, which pitched here: th…
God curbs and restrains from doing mischief. With a word He guides His people into the right way, but with a bridle He turns His enemies to their o…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Woe to you, apostate children. In this section, the prophet issues threats against those who despised the prophet Jeremia…
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