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Three Pictures of Judgment
Commentators explain that Isaiah uses three powerful images to describe God's judgment. His "breath" is like an overwhelming flood that sweeps everything away. He sifts the nations with a "sieve of destruction," meaning one that scatters and annihilates, not one that preserves. Finally, He places a "bridle" in their jaws, showing His absolute control to lead them to their ruin. This judgment is portrayed as total and inescapable.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 30:28
18th Century
Theologian
And his breath - The word רוח (rûach) properly means “wind,” air in motion; then a breathing, an exhalation, a breath; the…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 30:28
19th Century
Bishop
His breath, as an overflowing stream. — Water supplies its symbolism, as well as fire. The wrath of the judge sweeps onwa…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 30:28
16th Century
Theologian
And his Spirit. He proceeds with the threat he had begun to utter, namely, that the Church will indeed be chastised, but that the Assyrian…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 30:28
17th Century
Pastor
And his breath as an overflowing stream
Which comes with great swiftness and force, bearing all before it, breathing…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 30:27–33
17th Century
Minister
God curbs and restrains from doing mischief. With a word He guides His people into the right way, but with a bridle He turns His enemies to their o…