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Say you to the king and to the queen-mother, Humble yourselves, sit down; for your headdresses are come down, even the crown of your glory.
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No One is Above God's Word
Commentators emphasize that this prophecy is addressed directly to the king and the powerful queen-mother. John Calvin notes this demonstrates a key principle: God's word is superior to all earthly greatness. No one, regardless of rank or power, is exempt from divine judgment or the call to humility. This served as a reminder that God's authority supersedes all human thrones.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The queen - that is, “the queen-mother;” the word literally signifies “the great lady.” The king’s mother took precedence over his wives.
19th Century
Anglican
The queen. — Not the usual word, the Hebrew feminine of king, but literally “the great lady” (“ dominatrix ” Vulgate), th…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet is here commanded to address his discourse directly to King Jehoiakim and his mother; for the term 'lady' is not to be understood as th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Say to the king, and to the queen Jehoiachin, and his mother Nehushta, as it is generally interpreted by the Jewish …
Here is a message sent to King Jehoiakim and his queen. Their sorrows would be great indeed. If they ask, "Why do these things come upon us?" let t…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, he gives the application of the allegory, and on this topic, he makes two points.
First, he applies the allegory to the puni…
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