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It shall happen in that day, that Yahweh will hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.
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God's Sovereign 'Hiss'
Scholars explain that God's "hiss" is a metaphor for His absolute and effortless command over nations. Just as a beekeeper can summon a swarm, God can call upon the mighty armies of Egypt and Assyria to carry out His will. This demonstrates that no earthly power, however great, is outside of God's sovereign control. Judah's political alliances were meaningless before God's divine decree.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In that day the Lord shall hiss - see the note at Isaiah 5:26.
For the fly - That is, for the army, or the m…
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord shall hiss for the fly ... — See the Note on Isaiah 5:26 for this phrase. The legions of Egypt are represented b…
16th Century
Protestant
And it shall be in that day. The Jews thought that the Assyrians were bound by their league with them; but the Prophet ridicules this foll…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall come to pass in that day: the time when those evil days before spoken of should take place.
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Let those who will not believe the promises of God expect to hear the alarms of His threats; for who can resist or escape His judgments? The Lord s…
13th Century
Catholic
And the Lord spoke again to Ahaz. Here the sign of deliverance is presented. First, the freedom to choose a sign is given. Secon…
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