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The Pride of a Fair Heifer
Commentators explain that the image of a "very fair heifer" represents Egypt's wealth, luxury, and history of being unconquered. This prosperity, as John Calvin notes, led to a dangerous pride and a false sense of invincibility. The prophecy serves as a timeless warning that worldly strength and riches offer no security against God's certain judgment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 46:20
18th Century
Theologian
Is like - Or, is. Her god was the steer Apis (Jeremiah 46:15), and she is the spouse.
But destruction comes; it comes …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 46:20
19th Century
Bishop
Egypt is like a very fair heifer. —The similitude points, like the “strong one” of Jeremiah 46:15, to the Apis worship of…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 46:20
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah intimates here that though Egypt indulged in pleasures, it still could not escape the vengeance of God.
We reminded you yesterday w…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 46:20
17th Century
Pastor
Egypt [is like] a very fair heifer
Like a heifer that has never been under a yoke, it having never been conquered, an…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 46:13–28
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…