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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 2:14
18th Century
Theologian
And upon all the high mountains - Judea abounded in lofty mountains, which added much to the grandeur of its natural scenery. Lowth supposes…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 2:14
19th Century
Bishop
And upon all the high mountains. —Possibly the prophet may have had in his mind the thunderstorm of Psalm 29:5 — the Lord brea…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 2:13–16
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On Isaiah 2:14
17th Century
Pastor
And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills
[that are] lifted up By which may b…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 2:10–22
17th Century
Minister
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 …