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and all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of the Uz, and all the kings of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Gaza, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;
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God's Universal Sovereignty
This long list of nations, from Egypt's allies to the Philistine cities, demonstrates a profound truth: God's judgment is not limited to Israel. Commentator John Calvin stresses that this prophecy shows world events are not random but are orchestrated by God as a righteous judge. By naming these nations, God reveals His sovereign control over all peoples, calling everyone to recognize His hand in history.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The mingled people - Either auxiliaries; or, rather, a constituent portion of the people of Egypt, who were not of pure blood.
Azz…
19th Century
Anglican
All the mingled people. —The word is almost identical with that used in Exodus 12:38 of the “mixed multitude” that accompanied the…
16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah, after having spoken of his own nation and of the Egyptians, now mentions other nations who were probably known by report to the Jews, for…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the mingled people Not the Arabians, who are mentioned afterwards, (Jeremiah 25:24) ; but rather a mixed p…
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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