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A Plot to Terrify and Conquer
Commentators explain that the plan of Syria and Israel was multifaceted. They intended to 'vex' Judah by causing terror and internal revolt, 'make a breach' by breaking through its fortifications, and ultimately replace the rightful king with their own puppet ruler, a man named 'the son of Tabeal.' This was a comprehensive strategy to dismantle Judah's leadership and independence.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 7:6
18th Century
Theologian
And vex it — Margin, ‘Weaken it.’ Probably the word means to throw into consternation or fear by besieging it — Gesenius.
And let …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 7:6
19th Century
Bishop
Let us make a breach therein for us ... —These words imply an assault on the line of fortresses that defended Judah ([Reference 2 Chronicl…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 7:5–9
19th Century
Preacher
Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying, Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 7:6
16th Century
Theologian
Let us go up. That is, Let us make an invasion. The word נקיצנה (nekitzennah) is translated by some as Let us distre…
John Gill
On Isaiah 7:6
17th Century
Pastor
Let us go up against Judah, and vex it By besieging or distressing it; or "stir it up" to war, as Jarchi interprets it.
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 7:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Ungodly men are often punished by others as bad as themselves. Being in great distress and confusion, the Jews gave up all for lost. They had made …