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He shall also break the pillars of Beth-shemesh, that is in the land of Egypt; and the houses of the gods of Egypt shall he burn with fire.
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The City of the Sun
Commentators unanimously identify 'Beth-shemesh' (Hebrew for 'house of the sun') with the famous Egyptian city of Heliopolis, also called On in Genesis. This was a major center for sun worship, renowned for its temple and massive stone pillars, or obelisks. The prophecy specifically targets this prominent religious site.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Images - Rather, pillars (compare the Isaiah 19:19 note), obelisks.
Beth-shemesh - Heliopolis, famous for its obelisks.
19th Century
Anglican
He shall break also the images of Bethshe-mesh. —This name, which means “Home of the Sun” (so the Vulgate renders it here…
16th Century
Protestant
We stated yesterday why Jeremiah spoke especially of the temples of the gods, so that the Jews might understand that nothing would escape destructi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall break also the images of Bethshemesh, that [is] in the land of Egypt
Or, "of Heliopolis", as the Septuagi…
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…
