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It shall happen in that day, says Yahweh, that I will cut off your horses out of the midst of you, and will destroy your chariots:
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A Painful Blessing
Commentators unanimously agree that God removing Israel's horses and chariots is not a punishment, but a blessing. This act of "cutting off" is designed to remove the people's reliance on military might and human strength, forcing them to depend completely on God for their salvation and security. It is a necessary purification.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And it shall come to pass in that day - Of grace in the kingdom of Christ and of His Presence in the Apostles and with the Church; …
19th Century
Anglican
It shall come to pass in that day. — The prophet now passes on to the purification of the Church from the defilements men…
16th Century
Protestant
A most necessary admonition is introduced here so that the faithful may know how they are to be preserved by the hand and favor of God, even when t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall come to pass in that day, says the Lord: that I will cut off your horses out of the midst of you, and I will destroy your …
The remnant of Israel, converted to Christ in the early times, were among many nations like the drops of dew and were made instruments in calling a…
