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I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; and he shall burn them, and carry them away captive: and he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd puts on his garment; and he shall go forth from there in peace.
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God's Sovereign Hand
Multiple commentators emphasize the phrase 'I will kindle a fire,' pointing out that God Himself is the ultimate agent behind the destruction of Egypt. Nebuchadnezzar is merely the instrument of God's sovereign will. This serves as a powerful reminder that God directs the affairs of nations to accomplish His purposes, including using one wicked nation to judge another.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will kindle – Or, “he shall kindle.”
He shall burn them ... – that is, he shall burn the temples, and carry away th…
19th Century
Anglican
I will kindle a fire. —The change of person is full of significance. Jehovah Himself kindles the fire which is to destroy…
16th Century
Protestant
He goes on with the same subject; and he ascribes to God the kindling of the fire, so that the Jews might know that the war would be conducted by a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt , &c.] Not only men should not be spared, but their gods also…
God can find his people wherever they are. The Spirit of prophecy was not confined to the land of Israel. It is foretold that Nebuchadnezzar should…
