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The Cracking Wall of Sin
All commentators agree on the verse's central image: a high wall that has been slowly bulging and weakening, which then collapses suddenly. This illustrates how the consequences of sin, specifically Israel's choice to rely on Egypt instead of God, may build up over time, but the resulting ruin arrives unexpectedly and catastrophically.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 30:13
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore this iniquity - That is, this refusing to trust in Yahweh, and this intention to seek the alliance of Egypt. The general sense of …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 30:13
19th Century
Bishop
As a breach ready to fall. —The ill-built, half-decayed houses of Jerusalem may have furnished the outward imagery of the parable.…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 30:13
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore shall your iniquity be like a breach falling. This is a threat of punishment, and Isaiah expresses it by a very appropriate meta…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 30:13
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready
to fall Or, "as a falling breach…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 30:8–18
17th Century
Minister
The Jews were the only people professing God that He then had in the world, yet many among them were rebellious. They had the light, but they loved…