The LORD hath opened his armoury, and hath brought forth the weapons of his indignation: for this is the work of the Lord GOD of hosts in the land of the Chaldeans.
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Gill's Exposition
The Lord hath opened his armoury,.... Alluding to the manner of kings, who have some particular edifice built for an armoury; see Sol 4:4; wherein are provided and laid up all sorts of armour, small…
Barnes' Notes
By a grand figure the prophet describes Yahweh arming Himself that in person He may execute justice upon the wicked city. For this is the work - Rather, for my Lord Yahweh of hosts hath a work to do…
Here, 1. The forces are mustered and commissioned to destroy Babylon, and every thing is got ready for a descent upon that potent kingdom: Go up against that land by Merathaim, the country of the…
Cambridge Bible
the weapons of his indignation used also in Isa 13:5 of the nations who unconsciously discharge God's bidding in war.
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