By a grand figure, the prophet describes Yahweh arming Himself so that He personally may execute justice upon the wicked city.

For this i…

The Lord hath opened his armoury. —The word is the same as that for “treasures” in Jeremiah 10:13;[Reference Jeremiah 51:…

The Prophet here expresses more clearly what he had touched upon, namely that this war would not be that of the Persians, but of God Himself. He th…

The Lord has opened his armoury
Alluding to the manner of kings, who have some particular edifice built for an armou…

The forces are mustered and empowered to destroy Babylon. Let them do what God demands, and they will bring to pass what he threatens. The pride of…