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They shall be as mighty men, treading down [their enemies] in the mire of the streets in the battle; and they shall fight, because Yahweh is with them; and the riders on horses shall be confounded.
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Victory Comes from God Alone
Commentators unanimously stress that the victory described is not due to the people's own strength or skill. The text explicitly states they will be successful 'because Jehovah is with them.' This serves as a powerful reminder for believers that any spiritual victory or strength they experience is a direct result of God's empowering presence, not their own merit or ability.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they - (the house of Judah, of whom he had said, He hath made them as the goodly horse in the battle) shall be as mighty men, t…
19th Century
Anglican
The preceding idea is now further dwelt on, and Ephraim not merely implicitly, but explicitly () included in the promise as one with Judah ([Refere…
Baptist
The Jewish infantry often put the Syrian cavalry to flight, and I may aptly compare the apostles of old to humble fighters on foot; while heathen a…
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16th Century
Protestant
He confirms what I have already said — that the Jews would be victorious over all nations. Though the Church is fighting under the cross, she yet t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall be as mighty [men] That is, the converted Jews shall be such; they shall be strong in faith, giving g…
Spiritual blessings had been promised under figurative allusions to earthly plenty. Seasonable rain is a great mercy, which we may ask of God when …
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