And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider, &c.] Or, "have broken": meaning the cavalry of an army, wherein lies its chief strength: and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; which were also used in war.
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The Portion of Jacob is not like them, For He is the Maker of all things; And Israel is the tribe of His inheritance. The Lord of hosts is His name.
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"You are My battle-ax and weapons of war: For with you I will break the nation in pieces; With you I will destroy kingdoms;
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With you I will break in pieces the horse and its rider; With you I will break in pieces the chariot and its rider;
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With you also I will break in pieces man and woman; With you I will break in pieces old and young; With you I will break in pieces the young man and the maiden;
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With you also I will break in pieces the shepherd and his flock; With you I will break in pieces the farmer and his yoke of oxen; And with you I will break in pieces governors and rulers.