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Re: Jer. 12:9 question on a collective noun

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:05 pm
by Dizerner
Chris Watts wrote: Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:03 pm Yes that is right. But "...victimized" I do not think this is the right perspective, is there a reason why you use this descriptive word?
Chris watts
Fair point, the judgment was deserved.

Re: Jer. 12:9 question on a collective noun

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:04 pm
by Chris Watts
Dizerner wrote: Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:05 pm
Chris Watts wrote: Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:03 pm Yes that is right. But "...victimized" I do not think this is the right perspective, is there a reason why you use this descriptive word?
Chris watts
Fair point, the judgment was deserved.
Indeed, that is better. Judah was certainly not singled out for cruel treatment by Bullies, as is intimated by the word 'Victimized'. However, with Judgement comes mercy, and remember that the greater judgements fell always upon the Gentile nations while Israel is always repeatedly saved.
chris watts