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From Worm to Weapon
Commentators explain that God promises a radical transformation. Israel, called a 'worm' in the previous verse—weak and despised—will be made into a 'new sharp threshing instrument.' This was a heavy, powerful sledge with sharp teeth used to crush grain. It's a vivid picture of God empowering His seemingly helpless people to be strong and effective for His purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:15
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, I will make you ... — The object of the illustration in this verse and the following is to show that God would clothe them …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 41:15
19th Century
Bishop
A new sharp threshing instrument. —The instrument described is a kind of revolving sledge armed with two-edged blades, still used in Syria…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 41:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
You shall thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shall make the hills as chaff. You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away,…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:15
16th Century
Theologian
Lo, I have made thee. The Prophet still speaks of the restoration of the Church, and promises that she will be so victorious over her enem…
John Gill
On Isaiah 41:15
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, I will make you a new sharp threshing instrument,
having teeth
The Vulgate La…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 41:10–20
17th Century
Minister
God speaks with tenderness; Fear not, for I am with you: not only within call, but present with you. Are you weak? I will strengthen you. Are y…