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The Vanishing Threat
Most commentators interpret this verse as a promise of God's deliverance. The powerful nations attacking Jerusalem will find their efforts are as insubstantial and unsatisfying as a dream. Like a hungry person who dreams of a feast but wakes up empty, the enemies' hopes for conquest will be utterly disappointed, vanishing in the light of God's power. This shows the ultimate futility of fighting against God's people and purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 29:7
18th Century
Theologian
And the multitude of all the nations - The Assyrians, and their allied hosts.
And her munition - Her fortres…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 29:7
19th Century
Bishop
Against her and her munition. —The word is a rare one, but probably stands here for the new fortifications by which Uzziah and Hezekiah ha…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 29:7
16th Century
Theologian
As a dream of a night-vision. I also interpret this verse differently from others, for they think that the Prophet intended to bring comfo…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 29:7
17th Century
Pastor
And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel The Roman army, which consisted o…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 29:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Ariel may signify the altar of burnt offerings. Let Jerusalem know that outward religious services will not make people free from judgments. Hypocr…