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and on all the high mountains, and on all the hills that are lifted up,
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No Earthly Refuge Is Secure
Commentators explain that high mountains and hills were not just majestic scenery but were also seen as natural fortresses and places of refuge. Isaiah's prophecy declares that on the day of God's judgment, even these seemingly impenetrable strongholds will offer no protection. This illustrates that no earthly security can stand against the power of God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And upon all the high mountains - Judea abounded in lofty mountains, which added much to the grandeur of its natural scenery. Lowth supposes…
19th Century
Anglican
And upon all the high mountains. —Possibly the prophet may have had in his mind the thunderstorm of Psalm 29:5 — the Lord brea…
Baptist
And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan, And upon all the high mountains, and upon all…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills[that are] lifted up By which may b…
The taking of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans seems to be what is primarily intended here, when idolatry among the Jews was abolished; but our thoughts …
13th Century
Catholic
Therefore forgive them not. Here he threatens them with punishment, which is divided into two parts:
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