Isaiah 30

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 30:32

In every place where the grounded staff shall pass, etc.; rather, and it shall come to pass that every stroke (literally, passage ) of the destined rod which Jehovah causes to rest upon him shall be with an accompaniment of drums and citherns . Each blow dealt to Assyria shall rejoice her enemies, and cause them to break out into songs of praise, accompanied by the music of various instruments (comp. Isaiah 30:29 ; and see also Exodus 15:1-21 ). In battles of shaking ; or, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 30:33

For Tophet is ordained of old ; rather, for a Tophet has been long since prepared . A "Tophet" is a place of burning, probably derived from the Aryan root tap or taph , found in Greek τάφος τέφρα , Latin tepidus , Sanskrit tap , Persian taphtan . The name was specially attached to a particular spot in the Valley of Hinnom, where sacrifices were offered to Moloch ( 2 Kings 23:10 ; Jeremiah 7:31 ; Jeremiah 19:6 , Jeremiah 19:11 , etc.); but Isaiah seems to use it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 30:33

The mission of Tophet. "Fire, being the most destructive of all the elements, is chosen by the sacred writers to symbolize the agency by which God punishes or destroys the wicked. We are not to assume from prophetical figures that material fire is the precise agent to be used. It was not the agency employed in the destruction of Sennacherib, who is the king mentioned in the text. He was killed by his two sons, whilst worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god ( Isaiah 37:38 ). Tophet... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30

It is probable that the prophecy in this chapter was delivered about the same time as that in the previous chapter, and on the same general occasion. It is evident that it refers to the time of Hezekiah, when the Jews were alarmed by an apprehended invasion of the king of Assyria. Hezekiah had revolted from the king of Assyria 2 Kings 18:7; and it is probable that many of the leaders of the Jews began to be alarmed at the prospect that their land would be invaded by him, especially as it was... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:1

Wo, - (see the note at Isaiah 18:1).To the rebellious children - To those whom he had nourished as children, and who had rebelled against him (see the note at Isaiah 1:23).That take counsel, but not of me - They look to Egypt, and depend on a human arm.And that cover with a covering - The idea here, according to our translation, is, that they seek protection or a covering from the impending calamity. Lowth renders this, ‘Who ratify covenants;’ supposing that the reference is to the fact that in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:2

That walk to go down to Egypt - Hebrew, ‘Going in the descent to Egypt.’ That is, they do it by their ambassadors Isaiah 30:4. The journey to Egypt from Palestine is always represented as going down Genesis 12:10; Genesis 42:3; Genesis 43:15; Numbers 20:15; Deuteronomy 10:22.To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh - To form an alliance with Pharaoh, that thus they might be able to repel the threatened invasion. Pharaoh was the general name of the kings of Egypt, in the same manner... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:3

Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame - (see the note at Isaiah 20:5).Your confusion - Hebrew, ‘For reproach.’ It would either occur that the Egyptians “would” not enter into an alliance; or that if they did, they “could” not defend them, and in either case it would be the source of deep regret and shame. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:4

For his princes - The sense of this verse seems to be this. The prophet is stating the fact that the Jews would be ashamed of their attempted alliance with Egypt. In this verse, and the following, he states the manner in which they would be made sensible of their folly in seeking this alliance. He therefore enumerates several circumstances in regard to the manner in which the alliance had been sought, and the disappointment that would follow after all their vain confidence. He therefore states... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:5

They were all ashamed - That is, all the legates or ambassadors. When they came into Egypt, they found them either unwilling to enter into an alliance, or unable to render them any aid, and they were ashamed that they had sought their assistance rather than depend on God (compare Jeremiah 2:36). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:6

The burden of the beasts of the south - The word ‘south’ here refers doubtless to the country to the south of Judea; and particularly to Egypt. Thus it is used in Daniel 11:5-6. The phrase ‘beasts of the south,’ here refers to the animals that were traveling to Egypt. Isaiah, in vision, sees the caravan heavily laden with treasures pursuing a southern direction on its way to Egypt. The word ‘burden’ is used in two senses, to denote that which is borne, a heavy burden; or an oracle, a solemn... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 30:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 30:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 30:33

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 30:6

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