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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 31:1-5

This is the last of four chapters together that begin with woe; and they are all woes to the sinners that were found among the professing people of God, to the drunkards of Ephraim (Isa. 28:1), to Ariel (Isa. 29:1), to the rebellious children (Isa. 30:1), and here to those that go down to Egypt for help; for men's relation to the church will not secure them from divine woes if they live in contempt of divine laws. Observe, I. What the sin was that is here reproved, Isa. 31:1. 1. Idolizing the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 31:2

Yet he also is wise ,.... That is, God, the Holy One of Israel, is, whom they disregarded; and wiser too than the Egyptians, to whom they sought for help, and who were thought to be a wise and political people; and wiser than themselves, who imagined they acted a prudent part, in applying to them; so wise as to know all their schemes, and able to confound them, as well as most certainly and fully to complete his own; and it would have been therefore the highest wisdom to have sought to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 31:3

Now the Egyptians are men, and not God ,.... Be it that they are mighty, they are not mighty, as God is; and indeed they are but frail, feeble, mortal, and mutable men, and therefore not to be trusted in, and depended on; or to be put upon an equality with God, and even to be preferred to him, as they were by the Jews; and of what use and service could they be unto them, seeing God was against them? and their horses flesh, and not spirit ; only flesh, without an immortal soul or... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 31:2

His words "His word" - דברו debaro , singular, without י yod , two MSS. of Dr. Kennicott's the Septuagint, and Targ. Hieros. דרכיו derachaiv , his ways, is found in one MS. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 31:3

He that helpeth (the Egyptians) shall fall and he that is holpen (the Israelites) shall fall down-together. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:1-3

A FURTHER WARNING AGAINST SEEKING THE ALLIANCE OF EGYPT . This prophecy seems to be quite independent of the last ( Isaiah 30:1-7 ). It may have been given earlier or later. The chief point brought out, which had not distinctly appeared previously, is the value set on the horses and chariots of Egypt in the conflict with Assyria. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:1-5

The arm of flesh. How important is this subject we may gather from the fact that the prophet is inspired to return to it, and to reiterate his condemnation (see Isaiah 30:1 ). The disposition to lean on the arm of flesh instead of trusting in the living God is not Jewish, but bureau; not peculiar to any age or dispensation, but is an abiding spiritual peril. We learn here— I. THE FALLACY WHICH IT INVOLVES . 1. The Jews were trusting in numbers . Looking to the horses... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:2

Yet he also is wise . Intense irony. "Wisdom is not wholly confined to the human counselors whose advice Judah follows ( Isaiah 29:14 ). He (Jehovah) is 'wise' too, and could give prudent counsel if his advice were asked." As he is not consulted, he will bring evil upon his people, and will not call back , or retract, his words of threatening, but will give them accomplishment, by rising up against the house of the evil-doers ( i.e. the Jews), and their help ( i.e. the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:2

Divine reservation and consistency. "Yet he … will bring evil, and will not call back his words" Doubtless God seems to call back his words. "The Lord repented of the evil which he thought to do" ( Exodus 32:14 ; 2 Samuel 24:16 ; 2:18 , etc.). "He heard their cry … and repented, according to the multitude of his mercies", ( Psalms 105:44 , Psalms 105:45 ). Yet, says the prophet, "he will bring evil and not call back his words." How explain this? The explanation of it is found in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:2

The wisdom of God in his punishments. "Yet he also is wise." These words seem to have been spoken as an ironical parenthesis. He also, as well as the Jewish politicians. "The words vindicate to Jehovah the skill and power adequate to inflict punishment on both the contracting parties, together with veracity in carrying his threatenings into execution." "God was as wise as the Egyptians, and ought therefore to have been consulted; he was as wise as the Jews, and could therefore thwart their... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 31:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 31:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 31:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 31:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 31:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 31:2

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