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A Harvest of Judgment
All commentators agree that this verse uses the powerful image of a harvest to describe the complete and swift destruction of Israel. Just as a reaper efficiently cuts down and gathers an entire field of grain, the Assyrian army would thoroughly conquer and deport the people, leaving the nation desolate.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 17:5
18th Century
Theologian
And it shall be ... - This is the other figure by which the prophet describes the calamities that were coming upon Ephraim - an ima…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 17:5
19th Century
Bishop
And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn. — The work of devastation is described under another image. Th…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 17:5
16th Century
Theologian
And it shall be as when the harvester gathers the corn. He shows by a comparison how great the desolation will be. “As the reapers,” he sa…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 17:5
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn , &c.] The "standing" corn, as in the Hebrew text: "and reapeth…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 17:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Sin desolates cities. It is strange that great conquerors should take pride in being enemies to mankind; but it is better that flocks should lie do…