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Judgment Prepared in Heaven
Commentators explain that God's sword being 'bathed' or 'drunk' in heaven is a powerful metaphor. It signifies that divine judgment is not a rash, earthly reaction. Instead, it is fully prepared (like a tempered blade), filled with divine wrath, and decreed in the heavenly realm before it is ever unleashed on earth. This emphasizes the certainty and unstoppable force of God's justice.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 34:5
18th Century
Theologian
For my sword shall be bathed in heaven - A sword is an instrument of vengeance, and is often so used in the Scriptures, because it …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 34:5
19th Century
Bishop
My sword shall be bathed in heaven ... —Literally, has drunk to the full. The words find an echo in Deuteronomy …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 34:5
16th Century
Theologian
For my sword is made drunken in the heavens. He says that the “sword” of the Lord is bloody, as extensive slaughter makes the “swords” wet…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 34:5
17th Century
Pastor
For my sword shall be bathed in heaven
That is, the sword of the Lord, as it is called in the next verse ([Reference…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 34:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Here is a prophecy of the wars of the Lord, all of which are both righteous and successful. All nations are concerned. And as they have all had the…