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God's Sovereignty in Battle
Commentators unanimously identify the "He" who "made many to stumble" as God Himself. This verse powerfully illustrates God's sovereignty over the affairs of nations. The chaotic collapse of Egypt's powerful army was not a random event but a direct result of God's judgment, showing that He ultimately controls the outcomes of human battles.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Theologian
Literally, as in the margin, that is, Yahweh has made many to stumble.
Arise ... - The Egyptian army, being composed of mercenaries, …
19th Century
Bishop
Arise, and let us go again to our own people.—The case contemplated is that of the settlers in Egypt, the Lydians, Ionian…
16th Century
Theologian
Brevity of expression makes this sentence obscure or ambiguous. The verb הרבה (erebe), is used without a nominative case, but it should be…
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17th Century
Pastor
He made many to fall. That is, the Lord, by the hand of the Chaldeans, by whose sword multitudes fell in battle: …
17th Century
Minister
Those who encroached on others, shall now themselves be encroached upon. Egypt is now like a very fair heifer, not accustomed to the yoke of subjec…