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Damascus has grown feeble, she turns herself to flee, and trembling has seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken hold of her, as of a woman in travail.
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Sudden, Unexpected Judgment
Commentators explain that the comparison to a woman in labor signifies more than just pain; it highlights the sudden and unexpected nature of the disaster. John Calvin notes this imagery is used to show that no earthly power, however strong, should feel secure, as God's judgment can arrive without warning.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And turns - Omit and. The original is a rapid sequence of unconnected sentences. “Damascus is unnerved; she turned to flee, and a trembl…
16th Century
Protestant
As the clock strikes, I will not proceed further.
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Grant, Almighty God, that as you set before our eyes memorable judgments th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Damascus is waxed feeble Or, "is become remiss" F7; her hands hang down, not being able through fear and …
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