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The Roar of a Lion
Commentators explain that the comparison of the invading army to roaring lions signifies their terrifying fierceness, cruelty, and overwhelming power. Their battle cry, as scholars note, was a common feature of ancient warfare meant to strike horror into their enemies. Isaiah paints a picture not of a normal army, but of savage beasts coming to seize their prey without mercy.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 5:29
18th Century
Theologian
Their roaring ... - Their battle cry, or their shout as they enter into an engagement. Such a “shout,” or cry, was common at the commencemen…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 5:27–29
19th Century
Bishop
None shall be weary...—The three verses paint the progress of the invading army. Unresting, unhasting, in perfect order, …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 5:29
16th Century
Theologian
His roaring shall be like that of a lion. This denotes fierceness and cruelty, for he compares the Chaldeans to lions, which, we …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 5:29
17th Century
Pastor
Their roaring [shall be] like a lion When engaged in war, just seizing on their prey. The phrase denotes their fierceness…
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…