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John Trapp Complete Commentary

Isaiah 34:2

For the indignation of the LORD [is] upon all nations, and [his] fury upon all their armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter.

Ver. 2. For the indignation of the Lord is upon all nations.] Is, or shall be, upon all the Church's enemies, whether of former or latter time; even his "boiling wrath," as the Word signifieth.

He hath utterly destroyed them.] Or, He will make an anathema of them, as Isaiah 34:5, the "people of my curse," devoted to destruction.

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