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God's Sovereign Instrument
Commentators overwhelmingly identify the "mighty and strong one" as the Assyrian empire. They stress that this powerful, destructive force is not independent but is an instrument under the Lord's complete control. God uses even pagan nations to execute His judgment and accomplish His divine purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 28:2
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one — The Hebrew of this passage is, ‘Lo! there is to the Lord (לאדני …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 28:2
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord has a mighty and strong one ... —The Hebrew may be either neuter, as in the Septuagint and Targum, or masculine,…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 28:2
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one. This may refer to the Assyrians, as if he were saying that they will be ready at God’s comm…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 28:2
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one
That is, a powerful king, with a mighty army, meaning Shalmaneser king …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 28:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Whatever people are proud of, no matter how insignificant, is like a crown to them; but pride is the forerunner of destruction.
How foolishl…