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A Local or Global Judgment?
Scholars debate whether "the earth" refers specifically to the land of Judah during the Babylonian exile, the broader known world of Isaiah's time (including surrounding nations), or a universal principle of judgment against all worldly powers hostile to God throughout history. This highlights that God's judgment can be both historically specific and universally applicable.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 24:1
18th Century
Theologian
Makes the earth empty - That is, will depopulate it, or take away its inhabitants and its wealth. The word ‘earth’ here (ארץ
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 24:1
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, the Lord maketh the earth empty ... — The chapters from 24 to 27, inclusive, are to be taken as a continuous prop…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 24:1
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, Jehovah maketh the earth empty. This prophecy, as far as I can judge, is the conclusion of all the descriptions that have been giv…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 24:1
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, the Lord makes the earth empty Some, by the "earth", only understand the land of Israel or Judea, and interpret t…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 24:1–12
17th Century
Minister
All whose treasures and happiness are laid up on earth, will soon be brought to poverty and misery. It is good to apply to ourselves what the Scrip…