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Behold, I am against you, O inhabitant of the valley, [and] of the rock of the plain, says Yahweh; you that say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?
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The Geography of Pride
Commentators explain that the phrases “inhabitant of the valley” and “rock of the plain” describe Jerusalem's unique geography. Built on hills (a rock) yet surrounded by higher mountains (in a valley), its location gave the people a false sense of invincibility. They arrogantly believed no enemy could reach them, forgetting that their ultimate security was in God, not their fortifications.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Inhabitant - is feminine, the population of Jerusalem being always personified as a woman, the daughter of Zion. Omit and. Jerusalem is at o…
19th Century
Anglican
O inhabitant of the valley ... —The noun, as the marginal “inhabitress” shows, is feminine; and, as in “the daughter of Zion” for …
16th Century
Protestant
Although the whole nation was corrupt in the time of the Prophet, Jerusalem was nevertheless the head and seat of all evils, especially as there wa…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, I [am] against thee Or, "behold, I unto thee" {s}; to be supplied either thus, "behold, I say unto thee" F20…
The wickedness of the king and his family was worse because of their relation to David. They were urged to act with justice, at once, lest the Lord…
13th Century
Catholic
First, he addresses the manner of the assault: With a strong hand, and an outstretched arm, and with fury poured out I will rule over…
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