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This is the joyous city that lived carelessly, that said in her heart, "I am, and there is none besides me." How she has become a desolation, a place for animals to lie down in! Everyone who passes by her will hiss, and shake their fists.
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The Sin of Self-Deification
Commentators emphasize that Nineveh's core sin was declaring, "I am, and there is none besides me." This is a direct imitation of God's unique claim to self-existence. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin explain that this arrogant self-reliance is a form of self-idolatry that God cannot tolerate. It serves as a timeless warning against placing our ultimate security and identity in ourselves or our achievements rather than in God.
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Zephaniah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This utter desolation is the rejoicing city (it is so unlike, that it is necessary to point out that it is the same); this is she who was …
19th Century
Anglican
Jehovah’s chastisement of foreign powers. These Divine visitations are introduced somewhat abruptly. The connection is perhaps that they are intend…
16th Century
Protestant
He seems to have added this by way of anticipation, lest the magnificent splendor of the city Nineveh should frighten the Jews, as if it were exemp…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly Once exceeding populous, and the inhabitants full of mirth and gaie…
Those are truly in a woeful condition who have the word of the Lord against them, for no word of His will fall to the ground. God will restore His …