John Gill Commentary Isaiah 10:14

John Gill Commentary

Isaiah 10:14

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

Isaiah 10:14

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"and my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the peoples; and as one gathereth eggs that are forsaken, have I gathered all the earth: and there was none that moved the wing, or that opened the mouth, or chirped." — Isaiah 10:14 (ASV)

And my hand has found as a nest the riches of the people , &c.] With that ease as a man finds a nest of birds, and takes them: and as one gathers eggs [that are] left ; by the bird, who not sitting on them, there is none to protect them; whereas, when they are sat on by the bird, she will flutter with her wings, and strike with her bill, and preserve them as well as she can: have I gathered all the earth ; the kingdoms and inhabitants of it, there being none to resist, or that dared to do it, as follows: and there was none that moved the wing ; as a bird will do, when its young or eggs are taken away from it: or opened the mouth, or peeped ; chattered, clucked, or expressed any grief, uneasiness, or resentment; the Targum is, ``that opened his mouth, and spoke a word.''