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It shall be as when a hungry man dreams, and, behold, he eats; but he awakes, and his soul is empty: or as when a thirsty man dreams, and, behold, he drinks; but he awakes, and, behold, he is faint, and his soul has appetite: so shall the multitude of all the nations be, that fight against Mount Zion.
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The Enemy's Empty Dream
Most commentators agree that this powerful image describes the enemies of Jerusalem. Like a starving person who dreams of a feast but wakes up still hungry, the nations attacking Zion would see their hopes of victory evaporate. Their anticipated conquest would prove to be nothing more than an illusion, leaving them empty-handed and frustrated as God protects His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 29:8
18th Century
Theologian
It shall even be ... - This is a most striking figure representing the earnest desire of the Assyrian to possess the city of Jerusa…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 29:8
19th Century
Bishop
It shall even be as when an hungry man ... eateth. —The foes of Jerusalem were greedy of their prey, eag…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 29:8
16th Century
Theologian
It shall be therefore as when a hungry man dreameth. He compares the Jews to “hungry men,” who are indeed asleep, but whose empty stomach …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 29:8
17th Century
Pastor
It shall be even as when a hungry [man] dreams, and he eats. That is, he dreams of food, and imagines it before him, and …
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…