Biblical Reading and Reflections: August 17th (Joel 1 & John 15:1-17)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Locust Plage Is a Symbol of a Divine Invasion
The locust plague is most likely a symbol representing the historical events associated with the overthrow of judah by babylon. The leaders of the people are like a group of drunkards who are suddenly to be brought to their senses as the wine is removed from their lips, he says. This is not the day of babylon, but the day of the lord and of his judgment cloud. Alongside the leaders of thePeople are the priests, who are also particularly struck by this plague.
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