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In that day will the Lord shave with a razor that is hired in the parts beyond the River, [even] with the king of Assyria, the head and the hair of the feet; and it shall also consume the beard.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In the same day ... - The idea in this verse is the same as in the preceding one, though presented in a different form. The meaning is that …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Shall the Lord shave with a razor that is hired. —Better, “with the razor.” The words find a parallel in the

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Lord will shave with a hired razor. He now uses a different metaphor, comparing those enemies by whom the Lord had determined…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

In the same day shall the Lord shave with a razor that is hired

Meaning the Assyrian monarch, whom he would use as…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Let those who will not believe the promises of God expect to hear the alarms of His threats; for who can resist or escape His judgments? The Lord s…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. And the Lord spoke again to Ahaz. Here the sign of deliverance is presented. First, the freedom to choose a sign is given. Secon…

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