Isaiah 8:7 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the River, strong and many, [even] the king of Assyria and all his glory: and it shall come up over all its channels, and go over all its banks;

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Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

The waters of the river - In Scripture, "the river" commonly refers to the Euphrates. This is because it was, preeminently, the largest rive…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

The waters of the river ... — “The river” is, as elsewhere (Joshua 24:2, 14), the Euphrates. It is used here in two wa…

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century

Protestant

16th Century

Therefore, behold. He speaks in the present tense, so that all may pay closer attention: Behold, the Lord bringeth violent waters.

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Now therefore the Lord brings up upon them the waters of
the river, strong and many
A…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The prophet is to write on a large roll, or on a metal tablet, words which meant Make speed to spoil, hasten to the prey: pointing out tha…

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century

Catholic

13th Century

For before the child knows… Here the interpretation of the sign is explained, and it is already clear according to the literal i…

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