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At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth trembles, and the cry is heard among the nations.
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A World-Shaking Judgment
Commentators explain that the imagery of the earth trembling is meant to convey the immense and undeniable power of God's judgment. John Calvin notes that this language counters any doubt that such a mighty empire could fall. The event would be so significant that its impact would be felt globally, demonstrating the awesome scale of God's justice against oppressive powers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A similar application to Babylon of what was said of Edom (a reference in the margin).
16th Century
Protestant
This is to anticipate an objection; for many might have said, “How can it be that Babylon should fall in this way, on whose monarchy so many and su…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved It being so sudden and unexpected, and so very astonishing:
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