3. sanctified ones —the Median and Persian soldiers solemnly set apart by Me for the destruction of Babylon, not inwardly "sanctified," but designated to fulfil God's holy purpose ( Jeremiah 51:27 ; Jeremiah 51:28 ; Joel 3:9 ; Joel 3:11 ; where the Hebrew for prepare war is "sanctify" war). for mine anger —to execute it. rejoice in my highness —"Those who are made to triumph for My honor" [HORSLEY]. The heathen Medes could not be said to "rejoice in God's highness" MAURER translates, "My haughtily exulting ones" ( Joel 3:11- : ); a special characteristic of the Persians [HERODOTUS,1.88]. They rejoiced in their own highness, but it was His that they were unconsciously glorifying. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-4" class="com-number"
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