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A Picture of Utter Shame
Commentators emphasize that the description of the captives—naked, barefoot, and exposed—was not merely poetic. It depicts the brutal reality of ancient warfare, designed to inflict maximum humiliation on a proud nation like Egypt. This vivid picture serves as a stark warning about the consequences of defying God.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 20:4
18th Century
Theologian
So shall the king of Assyria - The emphasis here is on the word “so.” As Isaiah has walked naked, that is, stripped off his usual clothing, …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 20:4
19th Century
Bishop
So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians ... — This prediction was not fulfilled in the reign of either Sargon or Sennacherib.…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 20:4
16th Century
Theologian
The captivity of Egypt and the removal of Ethiopia. The words “captivity” and “removal” are taken collectively, to denote the multitude of…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 20:4
17th Century
Pastor
So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians
prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 20:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The invasion and conquest of Egypt and Ethiopia.
Isaiah was a sign to the people by his unusual dress when he walked about. He commonly wore…