And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of heart,
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Interpretation
Those are ripening apace for ruin, whose hearts are unhumbled under humbling providences. For that which God designs, in smiting us, is, to turn us to himself; and if this point be not gained by lesser judgments, greater may be expected.
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This thought runs through Isaiah 9:8-12.
Glossary
- Samaria Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.