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The Sin of Self-Attribution
All commentators agree that the Assyrian king's primary sin is blasphemous pride. He explicitly credits his own strength and wisdom for his victories, completely ignoring God's sovereign hand. John Gill draws a parallel to spiritual life, warning believers against the similar pride of crediting their own free will or efforts for salvation, which is a gift of God's grace.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 10:13
18th Century
Theologian
For he says - The king of Assyria says. This verse and the following are designed to show the reason why the king of Assyria should be punis…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 10:13
19th Century
Bishop
For he says, By the strength of my hand ... —Another reproduction of the style of the royal inscriptions of Assyria. (Com…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 10:13
16th Century
Theologian
For he hath said, By the strength of my hand I have done it. The Prophet again repeats the highly blasphemous words that the Assyrian utte…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 10:13
17th Century
Pastor
For he says, by the strength of my hand I have done [it] ,
&c.] Meaning either that by the power of his army, which …
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…