Isaiah 31:5

FLYING] i.e. hovering over the nest to protect it. PASSING OVER] an allusion to the Passover, the same word being used.... [ Continue Reading ]

Isaiah 31:8

The Assyrian's fall will be brought about by no human agency. For the fulfilment see Isaiah 37:36. BE DISCOMFITED] RV 'become tributary.'... [ Continue Reading ]

Isaiah 31:9

AND HE SHALL, etc.] RV 'and his rock' (i.e. strength) 'shall pass away by reason of terror.' ENSIGN] the word denotes a standard, or signal, forming the rallying point of an army. In this context the signal is for the gathering of the foes of the Assyrian. WHOSE FIRE] see Isaiah 10:16; Isaiah 10:17.... [ Continue Reading ]

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