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For the fields of Heshbon languish, [and] the vine of Sibmah; the lords of the nations have broken down the choice branches thereof, which reached even unto Jazer, which wandered into the wilderness; its shoots were spread abroad, they passed over the sea.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the fields of Heshbon - (See the note at Isaiah 15:4).

Languish - They are parched up with drought. The ‘fields’ here evid…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The fields of Heshbon languish ... — For Heshbon, see Note on Isaiah 15:4. Sibmah appears as assigned to the tribe of Reuben, in N…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For the vines of Heshbon have been cut down. Here the Prophet describes allegorically the desolation of the whole country. There is reason…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the fields of Heshbon languish
Through drought; or because of the forage of the enemy, and their treading upon t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who will not be counseled, cannot be helped. More souls are ruined by pride than by any other sin whatsoever. Also, the very proud are common…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Send forth, O Lord, the lamb. Here he describes the state of their punishment, and he sets out two conditions:

  • Firs…

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