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Sudden and Complete Judgment
Commentators stress that God's judgment on the arrogant Babylon would be both instantaneous ('in a moment, in one day') and total ('in their full measure'). This sudden and complete loss of status and people serves as a stark contrast to Babylon's boast of permanent security, illustrating that no earthly power is safe from God's swift and decisive action.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 47:9
18th Century
Theologian
In a moment, in one day - This is designed, undoubtedly, to describe the suddenness with which Babylon would be destroyed. It would not deca…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 47:9
19th Century
Bishop
In their perfection. —Better, in their completeness. She should taste the full bitterness of widowhood and bereavement.
John Calvin
On Isaiah 47:9
16th Century
Theologian
But those two things shall suddenly come to thee. Because Babylon supposed that she was beyond the reach of all danger, the Prophet threat…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 47:9
17th Century
Pastor
But these two things shall come to you in a moment on one day , &c.] Suddenly, at once, at one and the same time. The des…
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, …