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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Jeremiah 46:10

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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vengeance--for the slaughter of Josiah (Kg2 23:29). sword shall devour . . . be . . . drunk--poetical personification (Deu 32:42). a sacrifice-- (Isa 34:6; Eze 39:17). The slaughter of the Egyptians is represented as a sacrifice to satiate His righteous vengeance.
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