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God's Perfect Timing
Commentators explain that the verse uses the metaphor of a vineyard just before harvest. God allows the plans of the wicked to develop to the very brink of success. Then, at the precise moment, He intervenes decisively, cutting them down. This demonstrates that His timing is not our own, and He acts when His judgment will have the greatest impact.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 18:5
18th Century
Theologian
For before the harvest - This verse is evidently figurative, and the image is drawn from what began in the previous verse. There, God is rep…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 18:4–5
19th Century
Bishop
I will take my rest ... —The words that follow paint with marvelous vividness the calmness and deliberation of the workings of Div…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 18:5
16th Century
Theologian
For when the harvest shall be at hand. Literally, this means “in the presence of the harvest.” However, we must soften the harshness of th…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 18:5
17th Century
Pastor
For before the harvest Or vintage: the above metaphor is carried on; before the designs and schemes of the people above d…
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…