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and Hamath, also, which borders thereon; Tyre and Sidon, because they are very wise.
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The Danger of Worldly Wisdom
Commentators explain that Tyre and Sidon were not judged despite being wise, but because their wisdom was a source of pride, craftiness, and self-reliance. This worldly wisdom, focused on accumulating wealth and power, is seen as foolishness by God and ultimately leads to judgment. It serves as a powerful warning against trusting our own ingenuity over God's guidance.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And Hamath also shall border thereby - Near to it in place and character, it will share its subjugation. After the betrayal of Dama…
19th Century
Anglican
And Hamath ... thereby. — Better, And even upon Hamath, [which] borders on it: namely, on Damascus.
Thus …
Baptist
And Zidon, though it be very wise. And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, and heaped up silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of th…
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16th Century
Protestant
Zechariah continues with the same subject, for he now says that destruction was near all the nations who, as neighbors, harassed the people of God.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Hamath also shall border thereby By the land of Hadrach, or by Damascus; and that it was near Damascus is clear …
Here are judgements foretold on several nations. While the Macedonians and Alexander's successors were at war in these countries, the Lord promised…
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