Therefore as I live, says Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel, surely Moab will be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, a possession of nettles, and salt pits, and a perpetual desolation. The remnant of my people will plunder them, and the survivors of my nation will inherit them.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore as I live, says the Lord of hosts - Life especially belongs to God, since He Alone is Underived Life. He has life in …

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 Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore [as] I live, says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel

The Lord here swears by himself, by his life; par…

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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