Fourth strophe. (Isa 10:1-4) them that decree--namely, unrighteous judges. write grievousness, &c.--not the scribes, but the magistrates who caused unjust decisions (literally, "injustice" or "grievousness") to be rec…
1¡Ay de los que dictan leyes injustas, y prescriben tiranía,
2para apartar del juicio a los pobres, y para quitar el derecho a los afligidos de mi pueblo; para despojar a las viudas, y robar a los huérfanos!
3¿Y qué haréis en el día del castigo? ¿A quién os acogeréis para que os ayude, cuando venga de lejos el asolamiento? ¿En dónde dejaréis vuestra gloria?
4Sin mí se inclinarán entre los presos, y entre los muertos caerán. Ni con todo esto ha cesado su furor, sino que todavía su mano está extendida.
5Oh Asiria, vara y báculo de mi furor, en su mano he puesto mi ira.
6Le mandaré contra una nación pérfida, y sobre el pueblo de mi ira le enviaré, para que quite despojos, y arrebate presa, y lo ponga para ser hollado como lodo de las calles.
7Aunque él no lo pensará así, ni su corazón lo imaginará de esta manera, sino que su pensamiento será desarraigar y cortar naciones no pocas.
8Porque él dice: Mis príncipes, ¿no son todos reyes?
9¿No es Calno como Carquemis, Hamat como Arfad, y Samaria como Damasco?
10Como halló mi mano los reinos de los ídolos, siendo sus imágenes más que las de Jerusalén y de Samaria;
11como hice a Samaria y a sus ídolos, ¿no haré también así a Jerusalén y a sus ídolos?
12Pero acontecerá que después que el Señor haya acabado toda su obra en el monte de Sion y en Jerusalén, castigará el fruto de la soberbia del corazón del rey de Asiria, y la gloria de la altivez de sus ojos.
13Porque dijo: Con el poder de mi mano lo he hecho, y con mi sabiduría, porque he sido prudente; quité los territorios de los pueblos, y saqueé sus tesoros, y derribé como valientes a los que estaban sentados;
14y halló mi mano como nido las riquezas de los pueblos; y como se recogen los huevos abandonados, así me apoderé yo de toda la tierra; y no hubo quien moviese ala, ni abriese boca y graznase.
15¿Se gloriará el hacha contra el que con ella corta? ¿Se ensoberbecerá la sierra contra el que la mueve? ¡Como si el báculo levantase al que lo levanta; como si levantase la vara al que no es leño!
16Por esto el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, enviará debilidad sobre sus robustos, y debajo de su gloria encenderá una hoguera como ardor de fuego.
17Y la luz de Israel será por fuego, y su Santo por llama, que abrase y consuma en un día sus cardos y sus espinos.
18La gloria de su bosque y de su campo fértil consumirá totalmente, alma y cuerpo, y vendrá a ser como abanderado en derrota.
19Y los árboles que queden en su bosque serán en número que un niño los pueda contar.
20Acontecerá en aquel tiempo, que los que hayan quedado de Israel y los que hayan quedado de la casa de Jacob, nunca más se apoyarán en el que los hirió, sino que se apoyarán con verdad en Jehová, el Santo de Israel.
21El remanente volverá, el remanente de Jacob volverá al Dios fuerte.
22Porque si tu pueblo, oh Israel, fuere como las arenas del mar, el remanente de él volverá; la destrucción acordada rebosará justicia.
23Pues el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, hará consumación ya determinada en medio de la tierra.
24Por tanto el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, dice así: Pueblo mío, morador de Sion, no temas de Asiria. Con vara te herirá, y contra ti alzará su palo, a la manera de Egipto;
25mas de aquí a muy poco tiempo se acabará mi furor y mi enojo, para destrucción de ellos.
26Y levantará Jehová de los ejércitos azote contra él como la matanza de Madián en la peña de Oreb, y alzará su vara sobre el mar como hizo por la vía de Egipto.
27Acontecerá en aquel tiempo que su carga será quitada de tu hombro, y su yugo de tu cerviz, y el yugo se pudrirá a causa de la unción.
28Vino hasta Ajat, pasó hasta Migrón; en Micmas contará su ejército.
29Pasaron el vado; se alojaron en Geba; Ramá tembló; Gabaa de Saúl huyó.
30Grita en alta voz, hija de Galim; haz que se oiga hacia Lais, pobrecilla Anatot.
31Madmena se alborotó; los moradores de Gebim huyen.
32Aún vendrá día cuando reposará en Nob; alzará su mano al monte de la hija de Sion, al collado de Jerusalén.
33He aquí el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, desgajará el ramaje con violencia, y los árboles de gran altura serán cortados, y los altos serán humillados.
34Y cortará con hierro la espesura del bosque, y el Líbano caerá con estruendo.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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Versículo 2
I. To turn aside, &c.--The effect of their conduct is to pervert the cause of the needy [HORSLEY]. I…
To turn aside, &c.--The effect of their conduct is to pervert the cause of the needy [HORSLEY]. In English Version "from judgment" means "from obtaining justice."
take away the right--"make plunder of the right" (rightful claim) [HORSLEY].
II
Versículo 3
II. what will ye do--what way of escape will there be for you?
what will ye do--what way of escape will there be for you?
visitation--of God's wrath (Isa 26:14; Job 35:15; Hos 9:7).
from far--from Assyria.
leave . . . glory--rather, "deposit (for safekeeping) your wealth" [LOWTH]. So Psa 49:17.
III
Versículo 4
III. Without me--not having Me to "flee to" (Isa 10:3).
Without me--not having Me to "flee to" (Isa 10:3).
bow down--Bereft of strength they shall fall; or else, they shall lie down fettered.
under . . . under--rather, "among" (literally, "in the place of") [HORSLEY]. The "under" may be, however, explained, "trodden under the (feet of the) prisoners going into captivity," and "overwhelmed under the heaps of slain on the battlefield" [MAURER].
IV
Versículo 5
IV. It was written when Assyria proposed (a design which it soon after tried to carry out under Senna…
It was written when Assyria proposed (a design which it soon after tried to carry out under Sennacherib) to destroy Judah and Jerusalem, as it had destroyed Samaria. This is the first part of Isaiah's prophecies under Hezekiah. Probably between 722 and 715 B.C. (see Isa 10:27). (Isa 10:9, Isa 10:11 show that Samaria was destroyed before this prophecy)
O Assyrian, &c.--rather, "What, ho (but MAURER, Woe to the) Assyrian! He is the rod and staff of Mine anger (My instrument in punishing, Jer 51:20; Psa 17:13). In their hands is Mine indignation" [HORSLEY, after JEROME]. I have put into the Assyrians' hands the execution of Mine indignation against My people.
V
Versículo 6
V. send him--"Kings' hearts are in the hand of the Lord" (Pro 21:1).
send him--"Kings' hearts are in the hand of the Lord" (Pro 21:1).
hypocritical--polluted [HORSLEY].
nation--Judah, against whom Sennacherib was forming designs.
of my wrath--objects of My wrath.
give . . . charge-- (Jer 34:22).
and to tread, &c.--HORSLEY translates: "And then to make him (the Assyrian) a trampling under foot like the mire of the streets" (so Isa 10:12; Isa 33:1; Zac 10:5). But see Isa 37:26.
VI
Versículo 7
VI. meaneth not so--He is only thinking of his own schemes, while God is overruling them to His purpo…
meaneth not so--He is only thinking of his own schemes, while God is overruling them to His purposes.
think--intend. Sinners' plans are no less culpable, though they by them unconsciously fulfil God's designs (Psa 76:10; Mic 4:12). So Joseph's brethren (Gen 50:20; Pro 16:4). The sinner's motive, not the result (which depends on God), will be the test in judgment.
heart to destroy . . . not a few--Sennacherib's ambition was not confined to Judea. His plan was also to conquer Egypt and Ethiopia (Isa 20:1-6; Zac 1:15).
VII
Versículo 8
VII. Vauntings of the Assyrians. Illustrated by the self-laudatory inscriptions of Assyria deciphered …
Vauntings of the Assyrians. Illustrated by the self-laudatory inscriptions of Assyria deciphered by HINCKS.
princes . . . kings--Eastern satraps and governors of provinces often had the title and diadem of kings. Hence the title, "King of kings," implying the greatness of Him who was over them (Eze 26:7; Ezr 7:12).
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. Is not . . . as--Was there any one of these cities able to withstand me? Not one. So Rab-shakeh v…
Is not . . . as--Was there any one of these cities able to withstand me? Not one. So Rab-shakeh vaunts (Isa 36:19).
Calno--Calneh, built by Nimrod (Gen 10:10), once his capital, on the Tigris.
Carchemish--Circesium, on the Euphrates. Taken afterwards by Necho, king of Egypt; and retaken by Nebuchadnezzar: by the Euphrates (Jer 46:2).
Hamath--in Syria, north of Canaan (Gen 10:18). Taken by Assyria about 753 B.C. From it colonists were planted by Assyria in Samaria.
Arpad--near Hamath.
Samaria--now overthrown.
Damascus-- (Isa 17:1, Isa 17:3).
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Versículo 10
IX. found--unable to resist me: hath overcome (so Psa 21:8).
found--unable to resist me: hath overcome (so Psa 21:8).
and whose--rather, "and their." This clause, down to "Samaria," is parenthetical.
excel--were more powerful. He regards Jerusalem as idolatrous, an opinion which it often had given too much ground for: Jehovah was in his view the mere local god of Judea, as Baal of the countries where it was adored, nay, inferior in power to some national gods (Isa 36:19-20; Isa 37:12). See in opposition, Isa 37:20; Isa 46:1.
As my hand . . . shall I not, as I have--a double protasis. Agitation makes one accumulate sentences.
X
Versículo 12
X. whole work--His entire plan is regard to the punishment of the Jews (Isa 10:5-7).
whole work--His entire plan is regard to the punishment of the Jews (Isa 10:5-7).
Zion--the royal residence, the court, princes and nobles; as distinguished from "Jerusalem," the people in general.
fruit--the result of, that is, the plants emanating from.
stout--Hebrew, "greatness of," that is, pride of.
glory--haughtiness.
XI
Versículo 13
XI. I am prudent--He ascribes his success to his own prudence, not to God's providence.
I am prudent--He ascribes his success to his own prudence, not to God's providence.
removed the bounds--set aside old, and substituted new boundaries of kingdoms at will. A criminal act, as Jehovah Himself had appointed the boundaries of the nations (Deu 32:8).
treasures--"hoarded treasures" [HORSLEY].
put down . . . inhabitants like, &c.--rather, "as a valiant man, I have brought down (from their seats) those seated" (namely, "on thrones"; as in Psa 2:4; Psa 29:10; Psa 55:19. The Hebrew for "He that abideth," is He that sitteth on a throne); otherwise, "I have brought down (as captives into Assyria, which lay lower than Judea; therefore 'brought down,' compare Isa 36:1, Isa 36:10), the inhabitants" [MAURER].
XII
Versículo 14
XII. nest--implying the ease with which he carried off all before him.
nest--implying the ease with which he carried off all before him.
left--by the parent bird.
none . . . moved . . . wing--image from an angry bird resisting the robbery of its "nest."
peeped--chirped even low (Isa 8:19). No resistance was offered me, of deed, or even word.
XIII
Versículo 15
XIII. Shall the instrument boast against Him who uses it? Through free in a sense, and carrying out his…
Shall the instrument boast against Him who uses it? Through free in a sense, and carrying out his own plans, the Assyrian was unconsciously carrying out God's purposes.
shaketh it--moves it back and forward.
staff . . . lift . . . itself . . . no wood--rather, "as if the staff (man, the instrument of God's judgments on his fellow man) should set aside (Him who is) not wood" (not a mere instrument, as man). On "no wood" compare Deu 32:21, "that which is not God;" Isa 31:8 shows that God is meant here by "not wood" [MAURER].
XIV
Versículo 16
XIV. fat ones-- (Isa 5:17). The robust and choice soldiers of Assyria (Psa 78:31, where "fattest" answ…
fat ones-- (Isa 5:17). The robust and choice soldiers of Assyria (Psa 78:31, where "fattest" answers in the parallelism to "chosen," or "young men," Margin).
leanness--carrying out the image on "fat ones." Destruction (Psa 106:15). Fulfilled (Isa 37:36).
his glory--Assyria's nobles. So in Isa 5:13, Margin; Isa 8:7.
kindle--a new image from fire consuming quickly dry materials (Zac 12:6).
XV
Versículo 17
XV. light of Israel--carrying out the image in the end of Isa 10:16. Jehovah, who is a light to Israe…
light of Israel--carrying out the image in the end of Isa 10:16. Jehovah, who is a light to Israel, shall be the "fire" (Deu 4:24; Heb 12:29) that shall ignite the "thorns," (the Assyrians, like dry fuel, a ready prey to flame).
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Versículo 18
16. glory of his forest--The common soldiers, the princes, officers, &c., all alike together, shall b…
glory of his forest--The common soldiers, the princes, officers, &c., all alike together, shall be consumed (see on Isa 9:18).
in one day-- (Isa 37:36).
fruitful field--literally, "Carmel," a rich mountain in the tribe of Asher. Figurative for Sennacherib's mighty army. Perhaps alluding to his own boasting words about to be uttered (Isa 37:24), "I will enter the forest of his Carmel."
soul and body--proverbial for utterly; the entire man is made up of soul and body.
as when a standard bearer fainteth--rather, "they shall be as when a sick man" (from a Syriac root) wastes away." Compare "leanness," that is, wasting destruction (Isa 10:16) [MAURER]. Or, "there shall be an entire dissipation, like a perfect melting" (namely, of the Assyrian army) [HORSLEY].
17
Versículo 19
17. rest--those who shall survive the destruction of the host.
rest--those who shall survive the destruction of the host.
his forest--same image as in Isa 10:18, for the once dense army.
child . . . write--so few that a child might count them.
18
Versículo 20
18. The effect on the "remnant" (contrasted with the Assyrian remnant, Isa 10:19); namely, those who …
The effect on the "remnant" (contrasted with the Assyrian remnant, Isa 10:19); namely, those who shall be left after the invasion of Sennacherib, will be a return from dependence on external idolatrous nations, as Assyria and Egypt (Kg2 18:21; Kg2 16:7-9), to the God of the theocracy; fulfilled in part in the pious Hezekiah's days; but from the future aspect under which Paul, in Rom 9:27-28 (compare "short work" with "whole work," Isa 10:12, here), regards the whole prophecy, the "remnant," "who stay upon the Lord," probably will receive their fullest realization in the portion of Jews left after that Antichrist shall have been overthrown, who shall "return" unto the Lord (Isa 6:13; Isa 7:3; Zac 12:9-10; Zac 14:2-3; Zep 3:12).
19
Versículo 21
19. mighty God-- (Isa 9:6) the God who shall have evinced such might in destroying Israel's enemies. …
mighty God-- (Isa 9:6) the God who shall have evinced such might in destroying Israel's enemies. As the Assyrians in Sennacherib's reign did not carry off Judah captive, the returning "remnant" cannot mainly refer to this time.
20
Versículo 22
20. yet--rather in the sense in which Paul quotes it (Rom 9:27), "Though Israel be now numerous as th…
yet--rather in the sense in which Paul quotes it (Rom 9:27), "Though Israel be now numerous as the sand, a remnant only of them shall return"--the great majority shall perish. The reason is added, Because "the consumption (fully completed destruction) is decreed (literally, decided on, brought to an issue), it overfloweth (Isa 30:28; Isa 8:8) with justice"; that is, the infliction of just punishment (Isa 5:16) [MAURER].
21
Versículo 23
21. even determined--"A consumption, and whatever is determined," or decreed [MAURER].
even determined--"A consumption, and whatever is determined," or decreed [MAURER].
midst--Zion, the central point of the earth as to Jehovah's presence.
land--Israel. But the Septuagint, "in the whole habitable world." So English Version (Rom 9:28), "upon the earth."
22
Versículo 24
22. Therefore--Return to the main proposition, Assyria's ultimate punishment, though employed as God'…
Therefore--Return to the main proposition, Assyria's ultimate punishment, though employed as God's "rod" to chastise Judea for a time.
O my people--God's tenderness towards His elect nation.
after the manner of Egypt--as Egypt and Pharaoh oppressed thee. Implying, too, as Israel was nevertheless delivered from them, so now it would be from the Assyrian Sennacherib. The antithesis in Isa 10:26 requires this interpretation [MAURER].
23
Versículo 25
23. For--Be not afraid (Isa 10:24), for, &c.
For--Be not afraid (Isa 10:24), for, &c.
indignation . . . cease--The punishments of God against Israel shall be consummated and ended (Isa 26:20; Dan 11:36). "Till the indignation be accomplished," &c.
mine anger--shall turn to their (the Assyrians') destruction.
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Versículo 26
24. slaughter of--"stroke upon."
slaughter of--"stroke upon."
Midian-- (Isa 9:4; Jdg 7:25).
as his rod was upon the sea--rather, understanding "stroke" from the previous clause, "according to the stroke of His rod upon the Red Sea" (Exo 14:16, Exo 14:26). His "rod" on the Assyrian (Isa 10:24, Isa 10:26) stands in bold contrast to the Assyrian used as a "rod" to strike others (Isa 10:5).
after the manner of Egypt--as He lifted it up against Egypt at the Red Sea.
25
Versículo 27
25. his burden--the Assyrians' oppression (Isa 9:3). Judah was still tributary to Assyria; Hezekiah h…
his burden--the Assyrians' oppression (Isa 9:3). Judah was still tributary to Assyria; Hezekiah had not yet revolted, as he did in the beginning of Sennacherib's reign.
because of-- (Hos 10:15).
the anointing--namely, "Messiah" (Dan 9:24). Just as in Isa 9:4-6, the "breaking of the yoke of" the enemies' "burden and staff" is attributed to Messiah, "For unto us a child is born," &c., so it is here. MAURER not so well translates, "Because of the fatness"; an image of the Assyrians fierce and wanton pride drawn from a well-fed bull tossing off the yoke (Deu 32:15). So Isa 10:16 above, and Isa 5:17, "fat ones."
26
Versículo 28
26. Onward gradual march of Sennacherib's army towards Jerusalem, and the panic of the inhabitants vi…
Onward gradual march of Sennacherib's army towards Jerusalem, and the panic of the inhabitants vividly pictured before the eyes.
come to--come upon as a sudden invader (Gen 34:27).
Aiath--same as Ai (Jos 7:2; Neh 7:32). In the north of Benjamin; so the other towns also; all on the line of march to Jerusalem.
Michmash--nine miles northeast of Jerusalem.
laid up . . . carriages--He has left his heavier baggage (so "carriages" for the things carried, Act 21:15) at Michmash, so as to be more lightly equipped for the siege of Jerusalem. So Sa1 17:22; Sa1 25:13; Sa1 30:24 [JEROME and MAURER].
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Versículo 29
27. passage--the jaws of the wady or defile at Michmash (Sa1 13:23; Sa1 14:4-5).
passage--the jaws of the wady or defile at Michmash (Sa1 13:23; Sa1 14:4-5).
lodging--their quarters for the night, after having passed the defile which might have been easily guarded against them.
Ramah--near Geba; seven miles from Jerusalem.
Gibeah of Saul--his birthplace and residence, in Benjamin (Sa1 11:4), distinct from Gibeah of Judah (Jos 15:57).
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Versículo 30
28. daughter of Gallim--Gallim and her sons (see on Isa 1:8; Kg2 19:21). "Cry aloud in consternation."
daughter of Gallim--Gallim and her sons (see on Isa 1:8; Kg2 19:21). "Cry aloud in consternation."
Laish--not the town in Dan (Jdg 18:7), but one of the same name near Jerusalem (1 Maccabees 9:9).
Anathoth--three miles from Jerusalem in Benjamin; the birthplace of Jeremiah. "Poor" is applied to it in pity, on account of the impending calamity. Others translate, Answer her, O Anathoth.
29
Versículo 31
29. Madmenah--not the city in Simeon (Jos 15:31), but a village near Jerusalem.
Madmenah--not the city in Simeon (Jos 15:31), but a village near Jerusalem.
removed--fled from fear.
gather themselves to flee--"put their goods in a place of safety" [MAURER].
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Versículo 32
30. that day--literally, "As yet this (one only) day (is allowed to the soldiers) for remaining (halt…
that day--literally, "As yet this (one only) day (is allowed to the soldiers) for remaining (halting for rest) at Nob"; northeast of Jerusalem on Olivet; a town of the priests (Neh 11:32).
daughter--rightly substituted for the Chetib reading, house. His "shaking his hand" in menace implies that he is now at Nob, within sight of Jerusalem.
31
Versículo 33
31. bough--literally, the "beauty" of the tree; "the beautiful branch."
bough--literally, the "beauty" of the tree; "the beautiful branch."
high ones of stature--"the upright stem," as distinguished from the previous "boughs" [HORSLEY].
32
Versículo 34
32. This verse and Isa 10:33 describe the sudden arrest and overthrow of Sennacherib in the height of…
This verse and Isa 10:33 describe the sudden arrest and overthrow of Sennacherib in the height of his success; Isa 10:18-19; Eze 31:3, Eze 31:14, &c., contain the same image; "Lebanon" and its forest are the Assyrian army; the "iron" axe that fells the forest refers to the stroke which destroyed the one hundred and eighty-five thousand Assyrians (Kg2 19:35). The "Mighty One" is Jehovah (Isa 10:21; Isa 9:6).
From the local and temporary national deliverance the prophet passes by the law of suggestion in an easy transition to the end of all prophecy--the everlasting deliverance under Messiah's reign, not merely His first coming, but chiefly His second coming. The language and illustrations are still drawn from the temporary national subject, with which he began, but the glories described pertain to Messiah's reign. Hezekiah cannot, as some think, be the subject; for he was already come, whereas the "stem of Jesse" was yet future ("shall come") (compare Mic 4:11, &c.; Mic 5:1-2; Jer 23:5-6; Jer 33:15-16; Rom 15:12).
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Isaiah — Capítulo 10
Fourth strophe. (Isa 10:1-4) them that decree--namely, unrighteous judges. write grievousness, &c.--not the scribes, but the magistrates who caused unjust decisions (literally, "injustice" or "grievousness") to be rec…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1¡Ay de los que dictan leyes injustas, y prescriben tiranía,
2para apartar del juicio a los pobres, y para quitar el derecho a los afligidos de mi pueblo; para despojar a las viudas, y robar a los huérfanos!
3¿Y qué haréis en el día del castigo? ¿A quién os acogeréis para que os ayude, cuando venga de lejos el asolamiento? ¿En dónde dejaréis vuestra gloria?
4Sin mí se inclinarán entre los presos, y entre los muertos caerán. Ni con todo esto ha cesado su furor, sino que todavía su mano está extendida.
5Oh Asiria, vara y báculo de mi furor, en su mano he puesto mi ira.
6Le mandaré contra una nación pérfida, y sobre el pueblo de mi ira le enviaré, para que quite despojos, y arrebate presa, y lo ponga para ser hollado como lodo de las calles.
7Aunque él no lo pensará así, ni su corazón lo imaginará de esta manera, sino que su pensamiento será desarraigar y cortar naciones no pocas.
8Porque él dice: Mis príncipes, ¿no son todos reyes?
9¿No es Calno como Carquemis, Hamat como Arfad, y Samaria como Damasco?
10Como halló mi mano los reinos de los ídolos, siendo sus imágenes más que las de Jerusalén y de Samaria;
11como hice a Samaria y a sus ídolos, ¿no haré también así a Jerusalén y a sus ídolos?
12Pero acontecerá que después que el Señor haya acabado toda su obra en el monte de Sion y en Jerusalén, castigará el fruto de la soberbia del corazón del rey de Asiria, y la gloria de la altivez de sus ojos.
13Porque dijo: Con el poder de mi mano lo he hecho, y con mi sabiduría, porque he sido prudente; quité los territorios de los pueblos, y saqueé sus tesoros, y derribé como valientes a los que estaban sentados;
14y halló mi mano como nido las riquezas de los pueblos; y como se recogen los huevos abandonados, así me apoderé yo de toda la tierra; y no hubo quien moviese ala, ni abriese boca y graznase.
15¿Se gloriará el hacha contra el que con ella corta? ¿Se ensoberbecerá la sierra contra el que la mueve? ¡Como si el báculo levantase al que lo levanta; como si levantase la vara al que no es leño!
16Por esto el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, enviará debilidad sobre sus robustos, y debajo de su gloria encenderá una hoguera como ardor de fuego.
17Y la luz de Israel será por fuego, y su Santo por llama, que abrase y consuma en un día sus cardos y sus espinos.
18La gloria de su bosque y de su campo fértil consumirá totalmente, alma y cuerpo, y vendrá a ser como abanderado en derrota.
19Y los árboles que queden en su bosque serán en número que un niño los pueda contar.
20Acontecerá en aquel tiempo, que los que hayan quedado de Israel y los que hayan quedado de la casa de Jacob, nunca más se apoyarán en el que los hirió, sino que se apoyarán con verdad en Jehová, el Santo de Israel.
21El remanente volverá, el remanente de Jacob volverá al Dios fuerte.
22Porque si tu pueblo, oh Israel, fuere como las arenas del mar, el remanente de él volverá; la destrucción acordada rebosará justicia.
23Pues el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, hará consumación ya determinada en medio de la tierra.
24Por tanto el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, dice así: Pueblo mío, morador de Sion, no temas de Asiria. Con vara te herirá, y contra ti alzará su palo, a la manera de Egipto;
25mas de aquí a muy poco tiempo se acabará mi furor y mi enojo, para destrucción de ellos.
26Y levantará Jehová de los ejércitos azote contra él como la matanza de Madián en la peña de Oreb, y alzará su vara sobre el mar como hizo por la vía de Egipto.
27Acontecerá en aquel tiempo que su carga será quitada de tu hombro, y su yugo de tu cerviz, y el yugo se pudrirá a causa de la unción.
28Vino hasta Ajat, pasó hasta Migrón; en Micmas contará su ejército.
29Pasaron el vado; se alojaron en Geba; Ramá tembló; Gabaa de Saúl huyó.
30Grita en alta voz, hija de Galim; haz que se oiga hacia Lais, pobrecilla Anatot.
31Madmena se alborotó; los moradores de Gebim huyen.
32Aún vendrá día cuando reposará en Nob; alzará su mano al monte de la hija de Sion, al collado de Jerusalén.
33He aquí el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, desgajará el ramaje con violencia, y los árboles de gran altura serán cortados, y los altos serán humillados.
34Y cortará con hierro la espesura del bosque, y el Líbano caerá con estruendo.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. To turn aside, &c.--The effect of their conduct is to pervert the cause of the needy [HORSLEY]. I…
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II. what will ye do--what way of escape will there be for you?
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III. Without me--not having Me to "flee to" (Isa 10:3).
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IV. It was written when Assyria proposed (a design which it soon after tried to carry out under Senna…
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V. send him--"Kings' hearts are in the hand of the Lord" (Pro 21:1).
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VI. meaneth not so--He is only thinking of his own schemes, while God is overruling them to His purpo…
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VII. Vauntings of the Assyrians. Illustrated by the self-laudatory inscriptions of Assyria deciphered …
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VIII. Is not . . . as--Was there any one of these cities able to withstand me? Not one. So Rab-shakeh v…
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IX. found--unable to resist me: hath overcome (so Psa 21:8).
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X. whole work--His entire plan is regard to the punishment of the Jews (Isa 10:5-7).
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XI. I am prudent--He ascribes his success to his own prudence, not to God's providence.
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XII. nest--implying the ease with which he carried off all before him.
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XIII. Shall the instrument boast against Him who uses it? Through free in a sense, and carrying out his…
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XIV. fat ones-- (Isa 5:17). The robust and choice soldiers of Assyria (Psa 78:31, where "fattest" answ…
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XV. light of Israel--carrying out the image in the end of Isa 10:16. Jehovah, who is a light to Israe…
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16. glory of his forest--The common soldiers, the princes, officers, &c., all alike together, shall b…
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17. rest--those who shall survive the destruction of the host.
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18. The effect on the "remnant" (contrasted with the Assyrian remnant, Isa 10:19); namely, those who …
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19. mighty God-- (Isa 9:6) the God who shall have evinced such might in destroying Israel's enemies. …
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20. yet--rather in the sense in which Paul quotes it (Rom 9:27), "Though Israel be now numerous as th…
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21. even determined--"A consumption, and whatever is determined," or decreed [MAURER].
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22. Therefore--Return to the main proposition, Assyria's ultimate punishment, though employed as God'…
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23. For--Be not afraid (Isa 10:24), for, &c.
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24. slaughter of--"stroke upon."
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25. his burden--the Assyrians' oppression (Isa 9:3). Judah was still tributary to Assyria; Hezekiah h…
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26. Onward gradual march of Sennacherib's army towards Jerusalem, and the panic of the inhabitants vi…
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27. passage--the jaws of the wady or defile at Michmash (Sa1 13:23; Sa1 14:4-5).
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28. daughter of Gallim--Gallim and her sons (see on Isa 1:8; Kg2 19:21). "Cry aloud in consternation."
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29. Madmenah--not the city in Simeon (Jos 15:31), but a village near Jerusalem.
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30. that day--literally, "As yet this (one only) day (is allowed to the soldiers) for remaining (halt…
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31. bough--literally, the "beauty" of the tree; "the beautiful branch."
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32. This verse and Isa 10:33 describe the sudden arrest and overthrow of Sennacherib in the height of…