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A Song of Holy Ridicule
Commentators explain that the "proverb" Israel is to use is a 'mashal'—a taunting, satirical song of triumph. John Calvin clarifies that it is right for believers to mock the arrogance of God's enemies when they are brought low by His judgment. This song ridicules Babylon's foolish confidence and celebrates God's justice.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 14:4
18th Century
Theologian
That you shall take up — You shall utter, declare, or commence. The word ‘take up’ is used in the sense of utter, speak, or declare, in Exod…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 14:4
19th Century
Bishop
That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon. —The prophet appears once more (Isaiah 12:1…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 14:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
O child of God, you will soon have a glorious season of rest! Today is your time of labor; you are now under hard bondage, but you will yet come fo…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 14:4
16th Century
Theologian
Then you shall take up this saying. By the term witty saying, or parable (for the Hebrew word משל (mashal) deno…
John Gill
On Isaiah 14:4
17th Century
Pastor
That you shall take up this proverb against the king of
Babylon
Or "concerning" him, …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 14:1–23
17th Century
Minister
The whole plan of Divine Providence is arranged with a view to the good of the people of God. A settlement in the land of promise is of God's mercy…