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God: A Light and a Fire
Commentators highlight the dual nature of God in this verse. To His people, God is their "Light," providing life, guidance, and comfort. Simultaneously, to His enemies, like the arrogant Assyrians, this same holy presence acts as a "consuming fire." As John Calvin notes, God's power produces opposite effects: life-giving nourishment for the godly and utter destruction for the ungodly.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 10:17
18th Century
Theologian
And the light of Israel - That is, Yahweh. The word “light” here, אור 'ôr — is also used to denote a “fire,” or that which…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 10:17
19th Century
Bishop
And the light of Israel shall be for a fire. —The Divine glory, which is as a consuming fire (Isaiah 27:4) to…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 10:17
16th Century
Theologian
And the light of Israel shall be for a fire. There is an elegant allusion to that burning by which he threatened that he would consume the…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 10:17
17th Century
Pastor
And the light of Israel shall be for a fire
That is, the Lord, who is the light of his people; who enlightens them b…
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…