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God's Precise Timing
Commentators unanimously highlight the phrase 'according to the years of a hireling.' This signifies a precise, non-negotiable timeframe. Unlike a vague prediction, God gives a specific, one-year deadline for this judgment, demonstrating His absolute sovereignty over time and events. This precision was meant to be a test of the prophecy and a comfort to God's people.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 21:16
18th Century
Theologian
Within a year - What has been said before was figurative. Here the prophet speaks without a metaphor and fixes the time when this would be…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 21:16
19th Century
Bishop
According to the years of an hireling ... The prophet uses, as in Isaiah 16:14, the formula which expressed the most prec…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 21:16
16th Century
Theologian
For so has the Lord said to me. He adds that this defeat of the Arabians, of which he prophesied, is close at hand, which tended greatly t…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 21:16
17th Century
Pastor
For thus has the Lord said unto me The prophet; which confirms what is before said, as well as assures the accomplishment…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 21:13–17
17th Century
Minister
The Arabians lived in tents and kept cattle. A destroying army will be brought upon them and make them an easy prey.
We do not know what str…