that divided the sea &c. Render with R.V. which stirreth up (see on Isaiah 51:4) the sea so that the waves thereof roar (cf. Job 26:12).

The idea is parallel with that of Isaiah 51:9 f., being an illustration of Jehovah's power over the elements. He can, as it were, play with the sea, for His stirring it up to fury implies that He is able to restrain it, and at the right time to still it again.

the Lord of hostsis his name Chs. Isaiah 47:4; Isaiah 48:2; Isaiah 54:5.

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