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The mountains melt under him, And the valleys split apart, Like wax before the fire, Like waters that are poured down a steep place.
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Judgment Affects All
Commentators explain that the imagery of melting mountains and splitting valleys is not literal geology but a powerful metaphor. It illustrates that when God comes in judgment, no one is exempt. Both the 'mountains' (the powerful and elite) and the 'valleys' (the common people) will be undone, like wax before a fire, showing that human status offers no protection.
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Micah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the mountains shall be melted under Him – It has been thought that this is imagery taken from volcanic eruptions; but, although there …
19th Century
Anglican
The mountains shall be molten. The manifestations of the presence of God are taken from the description of the giving of the Law, …
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet pursues the same subject, and he dwells especially on this: that God would be a witness against His people from His sanctuary. He there…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the mountains shall be molten under him As Sinai was when he descended on it, and as all nations will be at the …
The earth is called upon, with all that are within it, to hear the prophet. God's holy temple will not protect false professors. Neither men of hig…
