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God's Poetic Justice
Commentators highlight the powerful wordplay in this verse. The people said they would "flee upon horses," meaning they would ride swiftly to victory with Egypt's help. God turns their boast on its head, declaring that because of this choice, they would indeed "flee"—but in panicked retreat from a swifter enemy. Their plan for security became the very instrument of their judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 30:16
18th Century
Theologian
But you said, No — You who proposed an alliance with Egypt.
For we will flee upon horses — The word ‘flee’ (נוּס …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 30:16
19th Century
Bishop
We will flee upon horses. — These were expected as the Egyptian contingent of Judah's forces. With them and the prestige attaching to thei…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 30:16
16th Century
Theologian
We will flee on horses; therefore shall you flee. He shows how they refused to wait calmly for the salvation of the Lord, for they chose i…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 30:16
17th Century
Pastor
But you said, No, for we will flee upon horses
Hither and thither to get help and assistance; go down to Egypt for i…
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…