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A Picture of Total Despair
Commentators highlight Isaiah's powerful use of language. He piles up words like 'distress,' 'darkness,' 'gloom,' and 'anguish' to paint a vivid picture of absolute hopelessness. After looking to heaven and finding no help, the people look to the earth only to find escalating terror. This literary style immerses the reader in the feeling of God's judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 8:22
18th Century
Theologian
And they shall look to the earth — They would look upward and find no relief, and then in despair cast their eyes to the earth to o…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 8:22
16th Century
Theologian
And when they shall look to the earth. The meaning will then be, that the Jews will be converted to God, because they will be deprived of …
John Gill
On Isaiah 8:22
17th Century
Pastor
And they shall look to the earth
As persons in distress, upwards and downwards, backwards and forwards, on the right…
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 8:17–22
17th Century
Minister
The prophet foresaw that the Lord would hide His face; but he looked for His return to favor them again. Though not miraculous signs, the children'…