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John Trapp Complete Commentary

Jeremiah 50:42

They shall hold the bow and the lance: they [are] cruel, and will not shew mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, [every one] put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.

Ver. 42. Against thee, O daughter of Babylon.] In like sort as thou didst once against God's Israel. Jer 6:23 Now thou shalt meet with thy match.

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