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"Set Apart," Not Holy
Commentators unanimously explain that when God calls the Babylonian invaders His "sanctified ones," it doesn't mean they were righteous or holy. The term means they were "set apart" or "consecrated" by God for the specific purpose of executing His judgment on Babylon. God can use anyone, even pagan armies, as instruments for His plans.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 13:3
18th Century
Theologian
I have commanded — This is the language of God in reference to those who were about to destroy Babylon. "He" claimed the control and d…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 13:3
19th Century
Bishop
I have commanded my sanctified ones ... —The word is applied even to the fierce tribes of the future destroyers, as being…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 13:3
16th Century
Theologian
I have commanded my sanctified ones. Here the Prophet introduces the Lord as speaking and issuing his commands. He calls the Medes and Per…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 13:3
17th Century
Pastor
I have commanded my sanctified ones
The Medes and Persians, so called, not because sanctified by the Spirit of God, or made ho…
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…