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Imagery of Total Destruction
Commentators explain that the vivid imagery of fire, a rotten root, and blossoms turning to dust signifies a complete and total judgment. This isn't just a setback; it's the utter destruction of the nation's strength (the root) and its beauty and prosperity (the blossom). The punishment is as swift and irresistible as fire consuming dry grass.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 5:24
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore as the fire ... - The remainder of this chapter is occupied with predicting “judgments,” or punishments, upon the people for their…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 5:24
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore as the fire devoureth. —Literally, the tongue of fire. The scene brought before us is—
- that of a charred and b…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 5:24
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore as the flame of fire devoureth the stubble. Lest it be thought that he has so frequently cried out without good reason, he again…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 5:24
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore as the fire devours the stubble
Or "tongue of fire" F8 ; meaning the flame, the same as in the …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 5:24–30
17th Century
Minister
Let no one expect to live easily who lives wickedly. Sin weakens the strength, the root of a people; it defaces the beauty, the blossoms of a peopl…