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The Sound of an Overwhelming Threat
Scholars unanimously agree that this verse uses the powerful imagery of a roaring sea and rushing waters to depict the overwhelming might and noise of an invading army, most likely the Assyrians. The description is meant to convey the terrifying and seemingly unstoppable force that God's people were facing.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 17:12
18th Century
Theologian
Wo to the multitude ... - The word ‘woe’ (הוי hôy) may be either an interjection simply directing the attention to them, o…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 17:12
19th Century
Bishop
Woe to the multitude of many people. —The three Isaiah 17:12-14 stand as an isolated fragment, probably placed here as be…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 17:12
16th Century
Theologian
Alas for the multitude! Some translate this as 'Woe,' making it denote condemnation. Sometimes, as we have seen elsewhere, it is used to c…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 17:12
17th Century
Pastor
Woe to the multitude of many people
. Not as lamenting the people of the Jews with Hezekiah, as if they were the wor…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 17:12–14
17th Century
Minister
The rage and force of the Assyrians resembled the mighty waters of the sea; but when the God of Israel would rebuke them, they would flee like chaf…