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- Jeremiah
- Chapter 47
- Verse 7
Jeremiah 47:7
“How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
How can it be quiet,.... There is no reason to believe it will, nor can it be expected that it should; to stop it is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 47:1-7
As the Egyptians had often proved false friends, so the Philistines had always been sworn enemies, to the Israel of God,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
How canst thou rather, with LXX, Syr., Vulg. How can it.…So correct "thee" by mg. it, the sea shore, the Philistine and…
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