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The Scent of Godliness
Multiple commentators note that the Hebrew for "quick understanding" literally means "to smell." This powerful metaphor suggests the Messiah's relationship with godliness is instinctual. He either delights in the "fear of the Lord" as one would a sweet fragrance, or he has a supernatural ability to "sniff out" genuine faith versus hypocrisy.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 11:3
18th Century
Theologian
And shall make him of quick understanding - (והריחו vahărı̂ychô) The Septuagint renders this, ‘And the spirit of the fear …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 11:3
19th Century
Bishop
And shall make him of quick understanding ... —Better, he shall draw his breath in the fear of the Lord. It shal…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 11:3
16th Century
Theologian
And will make him sagacious. The verb ריח (riach), which is used here in the Hiphil conjugation, literally means to smell
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John Gill
On Isaiah 11:3
17th Century
Pastor
And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of
the Lord
Or "cause him to sm…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 11:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The Messiah is called a Rod and a Branch. These words signify a small, tender product; a shoot, such as is easily broken off. He comes forth from t…