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Scattered Like Chaff
Commentators explain that the image of winnowing signifies a complete and decisive victory. Just as wind separates worthless chaff from valuable grain, God promises to empower His people to overcome their enemies and obstacles, scattering them completely. This illustrates that no opposition is too great for God to handle.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:16
18th Century
Theologian
You shall fan them - Keeping up the figure begun in the previous verse. To fan here means to winnow, an operation that was performed by thro…
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,…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:16
16th Century
Theologian
You shall winnow them. The meaning is the same as in the former verse, but expressed through a different metaphor; for he compares the Chu…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 41:16
17th Century
Pastor
You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away,
and the whirlwind shall scatter them
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…