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Be silent at the presence of the Lord GOD, for the day of the LORD is at hand. For the LORD has prepared a sacrifice. He has consecrated his guests.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 7. Silent. Hebrew has, ( Bible.) an interjection, (Saint Jerome) like our hush. Bible.—This denotes the importance of what he is going to say.—Guests. The blood of the wicked is his victim. Jeremiah 46:10. Ezekiel 39:17. Calmet.—The day of punishment is commonly styled the day of the Lord. Isaiah 2 and 1 Corinthians 3. Worthington.
The word translated “Lord” is “Adonai.”
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