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Be silent, all flesh, before Yahweh; for he is waked up out of his holy habitation.
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A Call to Awe-Filled Silence
The command for "all flesh" to be silent is a universal call for humanity to stand in awe and submission. Commentators explain this is not merely about being quiet, but about recognizing human weakness and ceasing all opposition or doubt in the face of God's overwhelming power. It is a posture of reverence before God acts decisively.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Be silent - Literally, “hush all flesh, before the Lord” (see commentary on Habakkuk 2:20, p. 207); man in his weakness ([Reference…
19th Century
Anglican
This address to Zion may be taken as the words of the prophet himself, or of the angel who had been speaking before. In any case, it was intended t…
16th Century
Protestant
Here is a sealing of the whole prophecy. The Prophet highly exalts the power of God, so that the Jews might not still doubt or fear concerning thin…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Be silent, O all flesh, before the Lord Be filled with fear, awe, and astonishment, at the wonderful work of God; the des…
Here is a prediction of the coming of Christ in human nature. Many nations in that day will renounce idolatry, and God will acknowledge those as Hi…
