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No One is Exempt
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse describes a divine judgment so total that it dissolves all societal distinctions. No rank, wealth, or religious office offers protection. From the priest to the common person, the master to the servant, the creditor to the debtor—all will face the same devastating calamity, highlighting the impartiality of God's justice.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 24:2
18th Century
Theologian
As with the people, so with the priest - This does not mean in moral character, but in destiny. It does not mean that the character…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 24:2
19th Century
Bishop
It shall be, as with the people ... — In the apparently general classification there is, perhaps, in the last two clauses…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 24:2
16th Century
Theologian
And it shall be. By these words he means the utmost desolation, in which there will no longer be any distinction of ranks or any appearanc…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 24:2
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest , &c.] Or, "prince" F16 ; no order or rank of men will…
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…