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For the terrible one is brought to nothing, and the scoffer ceases, and all those who watch for iniquity are cut off;
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God's Promise of Justice
This verse promises a future where God's people are free from all enemies. Commentators identify these foes in various ways: some see them as external oppressors like the Assyrians, while others argue they are corrupt and abusive leaders within Israel itself. The core message is that God will bring all oppressors, mockers, and accusers to nothing, ensuring the peace and joy of the faithful.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the terrible one - The violent one (עריץ ‛ ârı̂yts), the oppressor, who had exercised cruelty over them. Thi…
19th Century
Anglican
The terrible one. —The word stands, as in Isaiah 29:5, for the Assyrian invader; the scorner, for the prophet’s enemies w…
16th Century
Protestant
For the violent man is brought to nought. He states more clearly what we have already mentioned in the previous verse, namely, that the re…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the terrible one is brought to nought Who before was so to the people of God; meaning not Sennacherib king of As…
The wonderful change here foretold may refer to the affairs of Judah, though it looks further. When a great harvest of souls was gathered to Christ…
13th Century
Catholic
Woe to Ariel. In this part, he presents a threat against the people or against the city, and this is divided into two parts.
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