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For thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, to me: take this cup of the wine of wrath at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send you, to drink it.
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The Cup of God's Wrath
Commentators explain that the "cup of the wine of wrath" is a powerful biblical metaphor for God's judgment. The "cup" signifies that the judgment is measured and certain, while the "wine of wrath" illustrates its devastating effects, causing confusion, despair, and madness. This imagery, found throughout Scripture, emphasizes the terrifying reality of facing divine justice.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Says - Or, has said. This prophecy—placed by the Septuagint after those against the nations—forms an impressive statement of the manner in w…
19th Century
Anglican
For thus says the Lord God. —In the Septuagint this is preceded by Jeremiah 46-51, which are in their turn in a different…
16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah now explains in more detail what might have seemed obscure because of its brevity. He had spoken of all nations, but his discourse was abr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For thus says the Lord God of Israel to me The prophet: take the wine cup of this fury at my hand
The evil and good events of life are often represented in Scripture as cups. Under this figure is represented the desolation then coming upon that …
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the predicted threat is revealed through a symbolic vision. This revelation is presented in two parts:
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