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God's Sovereign Fire
The verse begins with "I will kindle a fire," emphasizing that the destruction of Damascus is not a random act of war but a direct judgment from God. Commentators like Calvin explain that the "fire" is a powerful metaphor for complete and terrifying destruction, reminding believers that God is sovereign over the affairs of nations and executes just punishment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 49:27
18th Century
Theologian
See the marginal reference and 1 Kings 11:14 note.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 49:27
19th Century
Bishop
It shall consume the palaces of Ben-hadad. — Three kings of the name appear in Old Testament history; one warring against Omri ([Reference…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 49:27
16th Century
Theologian
Here God himself speaks, declaring that he would be the author of the destruction Jeremiah prophesied. He uses the comparison of fire, because noth…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 49:27
17th Century
Pastor
And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus Signifying either that, a breach being made there the destruction of the…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 49:23–27
17th Century
Minister
How easily God can dispirit those nations that have been most celebrated for valour! Damascus grows feeble. It was a city of joy, having all the de…