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God's Sovereign Instruments
Commentators unanimously explain that God sovereignly uses even wicked rulers as instruments to accomplish His purposes. The king of Assyria, driven by his own ambition, is merely a 'rod' in God's hand, sent to discipline His people. This reveals that no earthly power operates outside of God's ultimate control.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 10:12
18th Century
Theologian
Wherefore ... - In this verse God, through the prophet, threatens punishment to the king of Assyria for his pride and wicked designs.
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 10:12
19th Century
Bishop
Wherefore it shall come to pass ... —Better, And it shall come to pass ... The boast of the proud king i…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 10:12
16th Century
Theologian
But it shall come to pass. Until now the Prophet had explained what the pride of the Assyrian would be after he obtained a victory over Is…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 10:12
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore it shall come to pass It shall surely be; what God has purposed in his heart, and published in his word, shall …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 10:5–19
17th Century
Minister
See what a change sin made. The king of Assyria, in his pride, thought to act by his own will. The tyrants of the world are tools of Providence. Go…