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A Picture of Haunted Desolation
Commentators explain that the creatures listed, such as the 'satyr' and the 'night-monster' (or Lilith), were figures from ancient folklore, possibly representing demons or spirits. The point isn't a literal zoology report, but to paint a picture of a land so completely desolate and cursed that it becomes a haunted wasteland, fit only for terrifying, non-human inhabitants.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 34:14
18th Century
Theologian
The wild beasts of the desert - The original here contains a paronomasia, which cannot be conveyed in a translation. The word translated ‘wi…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 34:14
19th Century
Bishop
The wild beasts of the desert ... —Better, wild cats or hyenas shall meet wolves. The nouns that follow…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 34:14
16th Century
Theologian
And the wild beasts shall meet with the satyrs. These animals are thought by some commentators to mean fauns, by others screech owls or go…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 34:14
17th Century
Pastor
The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the
wild beasts of the islands
In …
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 …