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For by fire will Yahweh execute judgment, and by his sword, on all flesh; and the slain of Yahweh shall be many.
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God's Final Judgment
Commentators explain that the 'fire' and 'sword' are powerful symbols of God's decisive and terrifying judgment. The original Hebrew word often translated as 'plead' is better understood as God 'executing judgment.' This verse describes not a debate, but the final execution of justice upon 'all flesh' who stand as His enemies.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For by fire and by his sword - The sword is an instrument by which punishment is executed (see the notes on Isaiah 34:5).
Will he …
19th Century
Anglican
Will the Lord plead ... —Better, will the Lord hold judgment. The thoughts of the seer pass on to the retributive side of…
16th Century
Protestant
For Jehovah will judge in fire. Here he brings forward nothing new, but merely confirms the former statement, and shows that this judgment…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For by fire, and by his sword, will the Lord plead with allfleshWith the Mahometans, …
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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