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behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of reeling to all the peoples round about, and on Judah also shall it be in the siege against Jerusalem.
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A "Cup of Reeling" for Enemies
Commentators explain that God promises to make Jerusalem a "cup of reeling" for its attackers. This powerful metaphor means that the nations trying to conquer Jerusalem will find their efforts turned back on them, leading to their own confusion, staggering, and downfall. It's a divine reversal where the aggressors are undone by their own attack.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling - For encouragement, He promises the victory, and at first mentions the attack incidentally. Jerusa…
19th Century
Anglican
The first part of this verse seems to imply that all who would attack Jerusalem would do so to their injury. The second part should perhaps be tran…
Baptist
The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and …
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16th Century
Protestant
Zechariah begins here to teach us what I have briefly explained: that Jerusalem would be under the protection of God, who would render it safe and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about The …
Here is a divine prediction, which will be a heavy burden to all the enemies of the church. But it is for Israel, for their comfort and benefit. It…
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