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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This utter desolation is the rejoicing city (it is so unlike, that it is nece ary to point out that it is the same); this is she who was f…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jehovah’s chastisement of foreign powers. These Divine visitations are introduced somewhat abruptly. The connection is perhaps that they are intend…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly
Once exceeding populous, and the inhabitants full of mirth and gaie…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

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