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False Hope is Useless Stubble
Commentators unanimously highlight the imagery of 'stubble.' Unlike sturdy wood, stubble is weak, useless, and burns instantly. This illustrates that worldly sources of security and wisdom, like Babylon's astrologers, are utterly powerless and offer no real help or comfort when facing God's judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 47:14
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, they shall be as stubble - They will be no more able to resist the judgments that are coming upon the city, than dry stubbl…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 47:14
19th Century
Bishop
There shall not be a coal to warm at. — Better, it shall not be ... The destroying flame shall …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 47:14
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, they shall be as stubble. With still greater eagerness he attacks those astrologers who strengthened the pride of Babylon by their…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 47:14
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, they shall be as stubble, the fire shall burn them ,
&c.] That is, these astrologers and diviners shall be l…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 47:7–15
17th Century
Minister
Let us beware of acting and speaking as Babylon did; of trusting in tyranny and oppression; of boasting about our abilities, relying on ourselves, …