Because he didn`t remember to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, The broken in heart, to kill them.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Because he did not remember to show mercyhe had no compassion; he was severe, harsh, unjust, and unfeeling.

But pers…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Poor. —The Hebrew word thus rendered, namely, ‘anî, has suggested a reference to the murder of the high priest Onias .

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Because he forgot to show mercy. The prophet now comes to show that he had good reason for desiring such awful and dreadful calamities to …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Because that he remembered not to show mercy
As Judas did not; neither to the poor, whom he cared not for, ([Referen…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Lord Jesus may speak here as a Judge, denouncing sentence on some of His enemies to warn others. When men reject the salvation of Christ, even …

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