Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 5:15-17
Isaiah 5:15-17. And the mean man, &c. All of them, both high and low, shall be brought to destruction. But the Lord shall be exalted in judgment By the execution of his just judgment upon his incorrigible enemies. And God that is holy shall be sanctified Shall appear to be a holy God; in righteousness That is, by displaying his righteousness, or executing his righteous judgments. Then, &c. When God shall have finished that work of judgment upon the ungodly, he will extend... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 5:19
That say ... - They add one sin to another for “the purpose of defying” God, and provoking him to anger. They pretend that he will not punish sin; and hence, they plunge deeply into it, and defy him to punish them.Let him make speed - Let him come quick to punish.And hasten his work - His punishment.That we may see it - An expression of defiance. We would like to see him undertake it.The counsel of the Holy One ... - His threatened purpose to punish. This is the language of all sinners. They... read more