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The Danger of Self-Reliance
Commentators agree that the sin condemned here is not the possession of wealth or military power itself, but the nation's dependence on them. Judah placed its trust in gold, horses, and chariots for security and happiness, forgetting God. As Matthew Henry notes, this misplaced confidence is a form of practical idolatry, where people become so preoccupied with their gains that God is forgotten.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 2:7
18th Century
Theologian
Their land also is full of silver and gold - This gold was brought chiefly from Ophir. Solomon imported vast quantities of silver a…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 2:7
19th Century
Bishop
Their land also is full of silver and gold. —The long and prosperous reign of Uzziah, especially his trade with Ophir, ha…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 2:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there an…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 2:7
16th Century
Theologian
Their land is filled with silver and gold. We must attend to the order which the Prophet observes here, for he now enumerates the reasons …
John Gill
On Isaiah 2:7
17th Century
Pastor
Their land also is full of silver and gold
Procured by pardons, indulgences, masses, praying souls out of purgatory,…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 2:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The calling of the Gentiles, the spread of the gospel, and that far more extensive preaching of it yet to come, are foretold. Let Christians streng…