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Psalms 140:10 Cross-References

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Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

Psalms 140:10 (KJV)

Commentary on Psalms 140:10

Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. David's imprecatory prayer intensifies with vivid imagery of total destruction. "Let burning coals fall upon them" (yimotu alehem gachalim, יִמֹּטוּ עֲלֵיהֶם גֶּחָלִים) invokes fiery judgment. Mot (מוֹט, "fall, slip, totter") suggests raining down from above. Gechel (גֶּחָל, "burning coal") is hot, glowing ember that inflicts burns and ignites fires. This imagery recalls Sodom and Gomorrah's destruction by fire and brimstone from heaven (Genesis 19:24), God appearing in burning coals ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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