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For before those days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for animal; neither was there any peace to him who went out or came in, because of the adversary: for I set all men everyone against his neighbor.
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The High Cost of Disobedience
Commentators unanimously agree that the economic collapse ('no hire for man') and social chaos described here were direct consequences of Israel's disobedience, specifically their neglect of rebuilding God's temple. This verse serves as a stark reminder that turning from God's priorities can lead to hardship in every area of life, from finances to personal safety and relationships.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There was no hire for man - Literally, hire for man did not come to pass. It was longed for, waited for, and did not come. So littl…
19th Century
Anglican
Before ... there was no hire for man, or cattle, because the land was so unproductive (Haggai 1:6,[Reference Haggai 1:…
Baptist
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the …
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16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet, having taught us that God was reconciled to His people, now seasonably exhorts the Jews to prepare themselves for work and to exert th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For before these days That the temple began to be built:
there was no hire for men, nor any hire for b…
Only those who lay their hands to the plough of duty will have them strengthened with the promises of mercy: those who avoid their fathers' faults …
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