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The City of Pride
Commentators widely agree that the 'city' refers to a historical enemy of Israel, like Babylon or Nineveh. However, many also see it as a symbol for any godless world power that opposes God's kingdom. This imagery is later used in the book of Revelation to describe 'mystical Babylon,' representing the ultimate downfall of all human systems built on pride and rebellion.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 25:2
18th Century
Theologian
For you have made - This is supposed to be uttered by the Jews who would return from Babylon, and therefore refers to what would ha…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 25:2
19th Century
Bishop
Thou hast made of a city an heap. —The city spoken of as “the palace of strangers” was, probably in the prophet’s thought…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 25:2
16th Century
Theologian
For thou hast made of a city a heap. Some refer this to Jerusalem; but I think that there is a change of number, as is very customary with…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 25:2
17th Century
Pastor
For you have made of a city an heap
Which is to be understood, not of Samaria, nor of Jerusalem; rather of Babylon; …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 25:1–5
17th Century
Minister
However this might show the deliverance of the Jews from captivity, it looked further, to the praises that should be offered to God for Christ's vi…