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For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
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A Proverb of Insufficiency
All commentators agree that this verse uses a powerful and memorable proverb. The image of a bed too short and a blanket too narrow vividly illustrates a plan or refuge that is completely insufficient. What should provide rest and security instead brings anxiety and exposure, a concept scholars say is meant to be easily understood and felt by the reader.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the bed is shorter ... — This is evidently a proverbial saying and means that they would find all their places of defense insuf…
19th Century
Anglican
For the bed is shorter ... —The image represents vividly a policy that ended in failure. Hezekiah’s counselors had “made their bed,” and w…
16th Century
Protestant
For the bed shall be short. By this metaphor he adorns the former statement; for he compares the reprobate, who are pressed down by the ha…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the bed is shorter than that [a man] can stretch himself [on it] When a bed is sh…
Here is a promise of Christ, as the only foundation of hope for escaping the wrath to come. This foundation was laid in Zion, in the eternal counse…
13th Century
Catholic
Woe to the crown. In this part, he issues a threat against those who scorn the predictions of the prophets.
First, he thr…
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