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They shall lick the dust like a serpent; like crawling things of the earth they shall come trembling out of their close places; they shall come with fear to Yahweh our God, and shall be afraid because of you.
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The Great Reversal
Commentators explain that this verse depicts a dramatic reversal. God's enemies, once proud, will be utterly humbled. The imagery of 'licking the dust like a serpent' signifies complete prostration and defeat, recalling the curse on the serpent in Genesis. Their former strongholds will offer no safety as they tremble in fear before God and His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They shall lick the dust like a (the) serpent - To lick the dust, by itself, pictures the extreme humility of persons who cast them…
19th Century
Anglican
They shall lick the dust like a serpent. —The doom of the determined enemies of the Lord and His people recalls that of Satan, the great e…
Baptist
The day will come when there will be such a fear of the people of God upon those who formerly persecuted them that they will tremble before the Lor…
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16th Century
Protestant
Here again the Prophet shows that though the Church should be assailed on every side and surrounded by innumerable enemies, no doubt should yet be …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They shall lick the dust like a serpent Whose food is the dust of the earth, according to the curse pronounced on it, ([R…
When God is about to deliver His people, He stirs up their friends to pray for them. Spiritually apply the prophet's prayer to Christ: that He take…
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