Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 32:5-8
Isaiah 32:5-8. The vile person, &c.— The meaning of this passage is, clearly, that, after the time of this great deliverance under the reign of a pious and just king, those things and persons which had appeared under false colours, should be called by their true names, and should be brought to light and appear in their true and proper colours. The 8th verse might be rendered, But the liberal, or ingenuous deviseth, or consulteth for ingenuous things, and for ingenuous things will he stand;... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 32:7
instruments also of the churl. Note the Figure of speech Paronomasia . Hebrew. vekelay kelayv. English chattels of the churl. evil. Hebrew. ra'a' . App-44 . deviseth = counselleth. wicked. Hebrew. rasha . App-44 . devices = plans. poor = wretched. Hebrew. anah . See note on Proverbs 6:11 . needy = helpless, weak in will and wealth. Hebrew. ebyon . See note on Proverbs 6:11 . read more