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A Shocking Picture of Sin
Commentators agree that Isaiah uses a deliberately shocking and nauseating image of tables covered in vomit to depict the state of the people. This graphic language isn't just for effect; it's meant to show how repulsive and degrading sin, particularly drunkenness, truly is in God's eyes.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 28:8
18th Century
Theologian
For all tables ... - The tables at which they sit long in the use of wine (see the note at Isaiah 5:11). There was no place in thei…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 28:8
16th Century
Theologian
For all tables are full of vomiting. He pursues the same metaphor, and draws, as it were, a picture of what usually happens to men who are…
John Gill
On Isaiah 28:8
17th Century
Pastor
For all tables are full of vomit [and] filthiness The one signifies what is spued out of a man's mouth, his stomach being…
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 28:5–15
17th Century
Minister
The prophet next turns to Judah, whom he calls the residue of his people. Happy are those alone who glory in the Lord of hosts himself. Therefore, …