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A Heavy Message of Judgment
Commentators explain that the Hebrew word for 'burden' signifies a weighty, solemn oracle of divine judgment. This prophecy was so severe that it was like a heavy load on the prophet's heart and a crushing weight upon the nation of Babylon, a concept Matthew Henry calls 'a grievous burden, too heavy for them to bear.'
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 13:1
18th Century
Theologian
The burden of Babylon — Or, the burden “respecting,” or “concerning” Babylon. This prophecy is introduced in a different manner than those t…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 13:1
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On Isaiah 13:1
17th Century
Pastor
The burden of Babylon That is, a prophecy concerning Babylon, as the word is rendered, (Proverbs 31:1) . The …
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 13:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The threatenings of God's word press heavily upon the wicked, and are a grievous burden, too heavy for them to bear. The persons brought together t…