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A Land Without Life
Commentators explain that the "waters of Nimrim," once a source of life and fertility for Moab, will become desolate. This leads to a complete ecological collapse where all grass and green things wither. This vivid imagery emphasizes the totality and severity of the judgment prophesied against Moab.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 15:6
18th Century
Theologian
For the waters of Nimrim - It is supposed by some that the prophet here states the cause why the Moabites would flee to the cities …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 15:6
19th Century
Bishop
The waters of Nimrim ... —These also appear in Jeremiah 48:34. They were probably a reservoir from which the fields were irrigated…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 15:6
16th Century
Theologian
The waters of Nimrim. By an exaggerated form of expression, he gives a more enlarged view of this desolation. He says that the
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John Gill
On Isaiah 15:6
17th Century
Pastor
For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate
Or dried up, through a great drought that should come upon the land at th…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 15:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The Divine judgments about to come upon the Moabites.
This prophecy, coming to pass within three years, would confirm the prophet's mission …