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The River of Judgment
Commentators unanimously explain that God is using a powerful metaphor. Having rejected the gentle waters of Shiloah (symbolizing God's humble but sufficient kingdom), the people will now be inundated by the 'strong and many' waters of the Euphrates River. This represents the mighty and destructive Assyrian army, which will flood their land as a direct consequence of their misplaced desires.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 8:7
18th Century
Theologian
The waters of the river - In Scripture, "the river" commonly refers to the Euphrates. This is because it was, preeminently, the largest rive…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 8:7
19th Century
Bishop
The waters of the river ... — “The river” is, as elsewhere (Joshua 24:2, 14), the Euphrates. It is used here in two wa…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 8:7
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore, behold. He speaks in the present tense, so that all may pay closer attention: Behold, the Lord bringeth violent waters.
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John Gill
On Isaiah 8:7
17th Century
Pastor
Now therefore the Lord brings up upon them the waters of
the river, strong and many
A…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 8:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The prophet is to write on a large roll, or on a metal tablet, words which meant Make speed to spoil, hasten to the prey: pointing out tha…