Zechariah 1:5

where are they? This in contrast with the words of Jehovah, which endure forever (Zechariah 1:6). Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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