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God Takes It Personally
Commentators emphasize that when God says "My silver and my gold," He is declaring personal ownership over the resources of His people. The plundering by neighboring nations was not just an attack on Judah, but a direct offense against God Himself. As one scholar notes, God essentially asks, "What have you to do with Me?" showing He considers the cause His own.
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Joel
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Albert Barnes
On Joel 3:5
18th Century
Theologian
Ye have taken My silver and My gold - Not the silver and gold of the temple (as some have thought). At least, up to the prophet’s t…
Charles Ellicott
On Joel 3:5
19th Century
Bishop
My silver. —Mine, as being the property of my people, not as being dedicated to the service of the Temple. In the time of Jehoram,…
John Calvin
On Joel 3:4–6
16th Century
Theologian
God expostulates here with Tyre and Sidon, and other neighboring nations, and shows that they harassed His people without cause. If they had been p…
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John Gill
On Joel 3:5
17th Century
Pastor
Because you have taken my silver and my gold
Which is all the Lord's, (Haggai 2:8); or which he has best…
Matthew Henry
On Joel 3:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The restoration of the Jews, and the final victory of true religion over all opposers, appear to be foretold here. The contempt and scorn with whic…