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You shall winnow them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them; and you shall rejoice in Yahweh, you shall glory in the Holy One of Israel.
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Scattered Like Chaff
Commentators explain that the image of winnowing signifies a complete and decisive victory. Just as wind separates worthless chaff from valuable grain, God promises to empower His people to overcome their enemies and obstacles, scattering them completely. This illustrates that no opposition is too great for God to handle.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You shall fan them - Keeping up the figure begun in the previous verse. To fan here means to winnow, an operation that was performed by thro…
19th Century
Baptist
You shall thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shall make the hills as chaff. You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away,…
16th Century
Protestant
You shall winnow them. The meaning is the same as in the former verse, but expressed through a different metaphor; for he compares the Chu…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them
God speaks with tenderness; Fear not, for I am with you: not only within call, but present with you. Are you weak? I will strengthen you. Are y…
13th Century
Catholic
Let the islands keep silence before me. Here the prophet begins to strengthen the people for a firm expectation based on the lov…
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