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A Famously Obscure Verse
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse is one of the most difficult in Isaiah. There is significant debate about the exact location of the land and the precise meaning of the 'rustling of wings.' This serves as a humble reminder that while Scripture is God's inspired word, some historical and linguistic details remain obscure to modern readers.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 18:1
18th Century
Theologian
Woe to the land - (הוי hôy). This word, as has already been remarked (the note at Isaiah 17:12), may be a mere interjection or salu…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 18:1
19th Century
Bishop
Woe to the land shadowing with wings. —A new kingdom, until now unnamed by Isaiah, now comes within his horizon. The move…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 18:1
16th Century
Theologian
Woe to the land. I cannot determine with certainty what nation Isaiah speaks of, though he shows plainly that it bordered on Ethiopia<…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 18:1
17th Century
Pastor
Woe to the land shadowing with wings Or, "O land", as calling to it; so Aben Ezra and Kimchi. It is very difficult to det…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 18:1–7
17th Century
Minister
God's care for his people, and the increase of the church.
This chapter is one of the most obscure in Scripture, though more of it was proba…