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Now all its carved work They break down with hatchet and hammers.
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A Violent Desecration
Commentators explain that the "carved work" refers to the beautiful, intricate ornaments of Solomon's temple, such as figures of cherubim, palm trees, and flowers. The enemies didn't just dismantle the temple; they violently hacked and smashed these sacred carvings with axes and hammers, showing utter contempt for God's holy place.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But now they break down the carved work thereof ... — literally, “But now the carvings of it together, at once, with sledge and ham…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers . Formerly it was an honour…
This psalm appears to describe the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Chaldeans. The deplorable case of the people of God, at the time,…
