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It shall be, if they refuse to take the cup at your hand to drink, then shall you tell them, Thus says Yahweh of Hosts: You shall surely drink.
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God's Judgment is Unavoidable
Commentators unanimously emphasize that the phrase "Ye shall surely drink" signifies the absolute certainty of God's judgment. Whether nations disbelieve the prophecy or actively resist, their efforts are futile. The decree comes from the "Lord of hosts," whose omnipotent power ensures His will is done, making escape impossible.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
You shall certainly drink. —Literally, drinking, you shall drink.
16th Century
Protestant
In this verse, the Prophet suggests that however rebellious the nations might be, they could accomplish nothing by their obstinacy, for, willing or…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall be, if they refuse to take the cup at your hand to drink To give credit to the prophecies of ruin and destru…
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Presbyterian
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
1. Here, they are invited to drink, and there are three points concerning this.
