Habakkuk 2:17

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For the violence done to Lebanon shall cover you, and the plunder of beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, and of the city, and of all that dwell in it.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Libanus. That is, the iniquity committed by the Chaldeans against the temple of God, signified here by the name of Libanus. (Challoner) Egypt had persuaded the governor of Coelosyria and the Jews to revolt, and then abandoned them. Beasts, which were adored in Egypt. Those who explain all of the Chaldeans are much perplexed, understanding the army of Cyrus, or the oppressed nations, or subjects to be meant. (Calmet) And of. Hebrew, "land of the city "as ver. 8.

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Richard Challoner

AD 1781

The iniquity of Libanus: That is, the iniquity committed by the Chaldeans against the temple of God, signified here by the name of Libanus.

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