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For, behold, Yahweh will come with fire, and his chariots shall be like the whirlwind; to render his anger with fierceness, and his rebuke with flames of fire.
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The Imagery of Judgment
Commentators explain that the images of fire, chariots, and whirlwinds are powerful metaphors, not necessarily literal descriptions. As seen elsewhere in Scripture (e.g., Psalms, 2 Thessalonians), these figures of speech are used to help us grasp the awesome speed, power, and terror of God's judgment against His enemies. The goal is to create a vivid impression of His divine wrath.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For behold, the Lord will come with fire — The Septuagint reads this ‘As fire’ (ὡς πύρ hōs pur). Fire is a common emblem t…
19th Century
Anglican
With his chariots ... —that is, the storm-clouds sweeping on their way, while the lightnings and the winds do their work. ([Refere…
16th Century
Protestant
For, behold, Jehovah will come in fire. The object of this (ὑποτύπωσις) lively description is that believers, when they see worthless men …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For, behold, the Lord will come with fire Either with material fire, with which mystical Babylon or Rome shall be burnt, …
A prophetic declaration is given concerning the Lord's vengeance on all enemies of his church, and especially on all antichristian opposers of the …
13th Century
Catholic
Thus says the Lord. Here he specifies how the sentence will be executed.
First, in particular, concerning the J…
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