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the oxen likewise and the young donkeys that till the ground shall eat savory provender, which has been winnowed with the shovel and with the fork.

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A Picture of Extreme Plenty

Commentators explain that this verse paints a picture of extreme prosperity. In this future time of blessing, even working animals like oxen and donkeys will eat the finest food. They will be fed "savory provender"—a high-quality, seasoned grain mixture that has been winnowed (separated from chaff), a process normally reserved for human food. This signifies a level of abundance that overflows to every part of creation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 30:24

18th Century

Theologian

The young donkeys that ear the ground - Hebrew, ‘Labouring,’ or ‘cultivating the ground,’ that is, plowing it. The Old English word “ear” (f…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 30:24

19th Century

Bishop

The oxen likewise and the young asses ... —It is, perhaps, hardly necessary to remind the reader that the verb “ear” mean…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 30:24

16th Century

Theologian

Your oxen also. When He promises that the oxen and the donkeys will eat abundant and clean feed, this is a repetition and confirmation of …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 30:24

17th Century

Pastor

The oxen likewise and the young asses that ear the ground ,
&c.] Or till it; for though these might not be joined to…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 30:19–26

17th Century

Minister

God's people will soon arrive at the Zion above, and then they will weep no more forever. Even now they would have more comfort, as well as holines…