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The whole valley of the dead bodies and of the ashes, and all the fields to the brook Kidron, to the corner of the horse gate toward the east, shall be holy to Yahweh; it shall not be plucked up, nor thrown down any more forever.
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From Defilement to Holiness
Commentators explain that the places mentioned—the valley of dead bodies and ashes—were areas of extreme uncleanness and desolation from the siege. The prophecy declares that these very places will become "holy unto Jehovah." This illustrates God's profound redemptive power to cleanse, restore, and consecrate what is most broken and defiled, offering hope for personal and communal transformation.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The whole valley of the dead bodies - Probably some part of the Valley of Ben-Hinnom. Comparing Zechariah 2:4, the conclusion seems evident …
19th Century
Anglican
The whole valley of the dead bodies ... —We have to think of this city as Jeremiah saw it during the hor…
16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet speaks of the rebuilding of the city. I do not doubt that his object was to show them that the largeness and splendor of the city …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the whole valley of the dead bodies, and of the ashes , &c.] The Targum paraphrases it, ``where the carcasses of the …
As surely as the heavenly bodies will continue their settled course, according to the will of their Creator, to the end of time, and as the raging …
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the restoration of the city is promised.
The rebuilding is promised: when the city shall be built. It is…
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