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A Strikingly Fulfilled Prophecy
Commentators provide extensive historical evidence from multiple travelers and explorers (like Volney and Burckhardt) who documented the desolation of Edom. They found the land to be a ruined, dangerous, and impassable wasteland, confirming the specific details of Isaiah's prophecy and demonstrating the reliability of Scripture.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 34:10
18th Century
Theologian
It shall not be quenched night nor day - That is, the burning brimstone and pitch (Isaiah 34:9), the emblem of perpetua…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 34:9–10
19th Century
Bishop
The streams thereof shall be turned into pitch ... —The imagery of the punishment which is to fall on Edom is suggested p…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 34:10
16th Century
Theologian
By night and by day it shall not be quenched. The Prophet’s language is undoubtedly hyperbolical; but the Lord is compelled to act towards…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 34:10
17th Century
Pastor
It shall not be quenched night nor day
It will be long burning, and shall not be extinguished until it is utterly co…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 34:9–17
17th Century
Minister
Those who aim to ruin the church can never achieve that, but will ruin themselves. What dismal changes sin can make! It turns a fruitful land into …