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But I will leave in the midst of you an afflicted and poor people, and they will take refuge in the name of Yahweh.
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The Virtue of Humility
Commentators explain that the people God preserves are described as "afflicted and poor." This refers not just to material poverty or persecution, but more importantly to a spiritual state of being "poor in spirit." They are humble, meek, and aware of their need for God, a stark contrast to the proud and self-reliant who are judged. As one scholar notes, they learn meekness in the "school of adversity."
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Zephaniah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will also leave - (Furthermore, as a remnant, it is still the same solemn prophecy, that only a remnant shall be saved) an af…
19th Century
Anglican
Afflicted. — ânî, a condition which is likely to make them also “meek,” ânâv, instead of “haughty.”
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will also leave in the midst of you an afflicted and poor people
Of a character j…
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