Isaiah 27:8

In measure, when it shooteth forth, Thou wilt debate with it, literally, "in a small measure [that of a seah], by sending her away, Thou punishest her," the reference being to Israel's exile; He stayeth His rough wind in the day of the east wind, literally, "He breathes with His rough breath on the day of the east wind"; that is, the Lord, at the time of the captivity, sent His breath with great force to purify the country. Not the destruction of Israel, but its salvation, was intended.