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Many shall stumble thereon, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.

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A Process of Destruction

Commentators note the sequence of words—stumble, fall, broken, snared, taken—is not just for emphasis. It describes the progressive stages of ruin for those who reject God. As one scholar illustrates, it's like an animal that first stumbles, then falls into a pit, is injured, caught in a trap, and finally captured with no escape. This vivid imagery shows the complete and certain consequence of turning from God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 8:15

18th Century

Theologian

And many among them - Many by the invasion under the Assyrian. Many were taken captive; many killed, and many were carried to Babylon. The …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 8:15

19th Century

Bishop

And many among them shall stumble, and fall ... —The accumulation of words more or less synonymous has obviously, as befo…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 8:15

16th Century

Theologian

And many among them shall stumble. He goes on to threaten the ungodly, as he had previously begun, and declares that those who refuse to t…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 8:15

17th Century

Pastor

And many among them

Not all, though the greater part; for Christ was set for the falling and rising of many in Isr…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 8:9–16

17th Century

Minister

The prophet challenges the enemies of the Jews. Their efforts would be vain, and they themselves would be broken to pieces. It concerns us, in time…