In the day that thy walls are to be built, in that day shall the decree be far removed.
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Gill's Exposition
In the day that thy walls are to be built,.... These words are not spoken to the enemy, as some think; either the Chaldeans, the walls of whose city, Babylon, being demolished by the Persians, it…
On this confession of unworthiness and trust the message of joy bursts in, with the abruptness and conciseness of Hosea or Nahum: A day to build thy fences; (that is, cometh;) That day, far shall be…
Adam Clarke
In the day that thy walls are to be built - This refers to Jerusalem; the decree, to the purpose of God to deliver the people into captivity. "This shall be far removed." God having purposed their…
The prophet, having sadly complained of the wickedness of the times he lived in, here fastens upon some considerations for the comfort of himself and his friends, in reference thereunto. The case is…
Cambridge Bible
Here the soliloquy of believing and repentant Israel ceases, and a prophetic announcement begins.
In the day that thy walls Rather, There cometh a day to build thy walls. The image is that of a…
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