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The Emptiness of False Gods
All commentators agree that this verse shows the ultimate failure of idolatry. When disaster strikes, Moab turns desperately to its god, Chemosh. They exhaust themselves with rituals on their 'high places' and pray in their main 'sanctuary,' but their god is powerless to save them. Scholars describe this as Moab's final misery: realizing the very thing they trusted for salvation is a complete void.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 16:12
18th Century
Theologian
When it is seen - When it occurs; that is, when Moab actually “becomes” weary.
Is weary on the high place - The “high place” d…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 16:12
19th Century
Bishop
When it is seen ... —A better rendering is: When Moab appears (that is, as a worshipper), when he wearies hi…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 16:12
16th Century
Theologian
And it shall be. He again returns to that statement which he previously noted, namely, that idolaters in their affliction resort to their …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 16:12
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is
weary on the high place
With …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 16:6–14
17th Century
Minister
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…