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But it shall hail in the downfall of the forest; and the city shall be utterly laid low.
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Judgment on the Enemy
Most commentators interpret the 'hail' as a symbol of divine judgment. They see this judgment falling not on God's people, but on their enemies. The 'forest' is understood as the mighty Assyrian army, and the 'city' as its capital (like Nineveh) or another enemy power like Babylon. This verse contrasts the security of God's people with the destruction of their oppressors.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When it shall hail - Hebrew, ברדת ברד bârad beredeth - And it shall hail in coming down. There is a paranomasia i…
19th Century
Anglican
When it shall hail, coming down on the forest. — Better, But it shall hail. A time of sharp judgment, hailst…
16th Century
Protestant
And the hail. We have already said that the prophets frequently use figures to describe the reign of Christ, for they borrow their metapho…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When it shall hail, coming down on the forest The people of God will be peaceable and quiet, safe and secure, when t…
When so much provocation was given to the holy God, bad times might be expected. Alas! How many careless people there are who support self-indulgen…
13th Century
Catholic
Behold, a king will reign in justice. This is the third part of the warning, in which the prophet describes their liberation fro…
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