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An Insult to God Himself
The commentators unanimously explain that Sennacherib's taunts were not merely against Judah, but directly against God. The verse's powerful questions emphasize that the true target of the blasphemy was 'the Holy One of Israel.' As John Calvin notes, God is so closely joined with His people that He considers insults against them as insults against Himself.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 37:23
18th Century
Theologian
When have you reproached? — Not an idol. Not one who has no power to take vengeance, or to defend the city under his protection, but the liv…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 37:23
19th Century
Bishop
Whom have you reproached ... — The varied repetition of the question emphasizes the force of the answer. The “Holy One of…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 37:23
16th Century
Theologian
Whom hast thou reproached? In the former verse he describes the fact, such as it might be seen and beheld by all; but now he raises their …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 37:23
17th Century
Pastor
Whom have you reproached and blasphemed ?
&c.] A creature like yourself? no, but a God, and not one like the gods of…