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Gladness is taken away, and joy out of the fruitful field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither joyful noise: nobody shall tread out wine in the presses; I have made the [vintage] shout to cease.
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God's Sovereign Hand in Judgment
Commentators highlight the phrase, "I have made the vintage shout to cease." They explain that this shows God's direct sovereignty over the situation. While a human army would cause the destruction, the prophet reveals that this desolation is a righteous judgment from God himself, not a random act of war.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And gladness ... - The gladness and joy that was commonly felt in the field producing a rich and luxuriant harvest.
O…
19th Century
Anglican
Out of the plentiful field. —Literally, out of the Carmel, one of Isaiah’s favourite words, as in Isaiah 10:18;[Reference…
16th Century
Protestant
Joy is taken away. He confirms, in different words, what he has now said: that the whole country shall be desolate and forsaken, so that t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field Or "is gathered" …
Those who will not be counseled, cannot be helped. More souls are ruined by pride than by any other sin whatsoever. Also, the very proud are common…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Send forth, O Lord, the lamb. Here he describes the state of their punishment, and he sets out two conditions:
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