I will utterly consume all things from off the land,
says the LORD.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Gather That is, I will assuredly take away and wholly consume, either by captivity or death, both men and beasts out of this land. (Challoner)
To gather commonly implies a benefit, but the sequel shows that the contrary is here meant. (Worthington)
It often signifies to kill or bury, Jeremias viii. 2. The whole country round Judea to Babylon, shall be a sepulchre for men and beasts, Osee iv. 3. (Calmet)
Gathering, I will gather: That is, I will assuredly take away, and wholly consume, either by captivity, or death, both men and beasts out of this land.
