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God's Word is Final
Commentators like John Calvin explain that this verse acts as a divine seal on the prophecy. Isaiah is making it clear that the message of Moab's judgment is not his own invention but a direct, unchangeable decree from the Lord Himself. This assures the reader that God's spoken promises and warnings will certainly come to pass.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 16:13
18th Century
Theologian
This is the word - This is the substance of the former predictions respecting Moab. This has been the general course or se…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 16:13
19th Century
Bishop
Since that time. —The phrase is used of an indefinite past, like our “of yore,” or “of old time.” It is variously translated by “h…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 16:13
16th Century
Theologian
This is the word. This concluding sentence is the ratification of the prophecy. It means that he has pronounced the decree of God Himself,…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 16:13
17th Century
Pastor
This [is] the word that the Lord has spoken concerning
Moab
That is, this prophecy no…
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…