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Judgment as a Holy Sacrifice
Commentators explain that the graphic language of slaughter is framed as a "sacrifice." This isn't just random violence; it's a righteous act of divine justice. The destruction of Edom, a nation hostile to God's people, is presented as a holy act that brings glory to God by punishing wickedness and demonstrating His sovereignty.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 34:6
18th Century
Theologian
The sword of the Lord is filled with blood - The idea here is taken from the concept of sacrifice: God would devote the inhabitants…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 34:6
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord hath a sacrifice in Bozrah ... — Two cities of this name appear in history; one in the Haurân, more or less cons…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 34:6
16th Century
Theologian
The sword of Jehovah is filled with blood. He expands on the same statement, but with a different description, which presents the matter m…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 34:6
17th Century
Pastor
The sword of the Lord is filled with blood. Multitudes being slain by it; the "Lord" here is that divine Person that is d…
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…