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Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare war. Stir up the mighty men. Let all the warriors draw near. Let them come up.
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God's Ironic Challenge
Commentators explain that this call to "prepare war" is a form of divine irony. God is not genuinely encouraging the nations, but rather challenging them to muster their greatest strength. This highlights His supreme confidence and power, as He summons His enemies to a battle they are destined to lose, demonstrating that no human power can successfully stand against the Almighty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles - God, having previously said that He would “gather all nations,” now, by a solemn irony, bids …
19th Century
Anglican
Prepare war—Literally, sanctify war. It was to be taken up deliberately, and after due religious rites, according to the …
16th Century
Protestant
Some think these words were announced so that the people, terrified by their evils, would not become completely dejected. They derive this meaning:…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles This decree of God, concerning the deliverance of his church; and the destruction of …
Here is a challenge to all the enemies of God's people. There is no escaping God's judgments; hardened sinners, in that day of wrath, will be cut o…
