Bible Commentary

Rejoice not thou, whole Philistia, because the rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent’s root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit [shall be] a fiery flying serpent. 29. whole Palestina ] R.V. Philistia, all of thee. On the history of the name “Palestine” see G. A. Smith, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:29”

In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden. 28. The superscription. The word “burden” ( mass’) makes it improbable that the verse was written by Isaiah. It may nevertheless embody a sound tradition. the year that king Ahaz died ] Cf. ch. Isa 6:1. Probably 727 b.c. (but see Chronological Note, pp. lxxvi … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:28”

For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul [it]? and his hand [is] stretched out, and who shall turn it back? For the Lord of hosts – (see the note at Isa 1:9). Who shall disannul it? – Who has power to defeat his purposes? Difficult as they may be in appearance, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:27”

This [is] the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this [is] the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations. 26, 27. This plan of Jehovah embraces the destinies of all nations (see ch. Isa 28:22, Isa 10:23, Isa 8:9). The expression “the whole earth” is not to be restricted to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:26”

That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders. 25. my mountains ] i.e. the mountain land of Palestine. then shall his yoke depart ] See ch. Isa 9:4, Isa 10:27. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:25”

The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, [so] shall it stand: 24. The Lord of hosts hath sworn ] cf. Amo 4:2; Amo 6:8; Amo 8:7; Isa 45:23; Isa 54:9; Isa 62:8. The formula is nowhere else used by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:24”

I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the broom of destruction, saith the LORD of hosts. 23. the bittern ] (ch. Isa 34:11; Zep 2:14). Usually rendered “hedgehog” (R.V. porcupine) in accordance with the LXX. and Vulg. and the analogy of Arabic. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:23”

For I will rise up against them, saith the LORD of hosts, and cut off from Babylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew, saith the LORD. 22. son, and nephew ] A phrase recurring in Gen 21:23; Job 18:19. The proper translation is progeny and offspring. In old English “nephew” means “grandson.” Comp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:22”

Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities. 21. slaughter ] a place of slaughter (R.V. marg.). that they do not rise land ] R.V. that they rise not up, and possess the earth. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:21”

Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land, [and] slain thy people: the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned. 20. Thou shalt not be joined with them ] i.e. either with the kings of the nations ( Isa 14:18) or (if the transposition mentioned be adopted) with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 14:20”