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God's Powerful Rebuke
Commentators explain that the 'rebuke' from God is not a struggle but a simple, powerful word that completely dismantles the plans of a mighty army. Just as Christ calmed the sea with a command, God's authority alone is enough to scatter the most formidable human forces, demonstrating His absolute sovereignty.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 17:13
18th Century
Theologian
God shall rebuke them - The word ‘God’ is not here in the original, but is evidently to be supplied. The word ‘rebuke’ means that H…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 17:13
19th Century
Bishop
But God shall rebuke them. — Better, He shall rebuke. The insertion of the word “God” weakens the force of the s…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 17:13
16th Century
Theologian
The nations shall rush. Although he appears to follow through with the threat which he previously uttered, yet he now begins to comfort be…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 17:13
17th Century
Pastor
The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters ,
&c.] With great force and noise, and run over the whole lan…
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…