Isaiah 10:22 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 10:20-23

The prophet had said (Isa. 10:12) that the Lord would perform his whole work upon Mount Zion and upon Jerusalem, by Sennacherib's invading the land. Now here we are told what that work should be, a twofold work:? I. The conversion of some, to whom this providence should be sanctified and yield the peaceable fruit of righteousness, though for the present it was not joyous, but grievous; these are but a remnant (Isa. 10:22), the remnant of Israel (Isa. 10:20), the remnant of Jacob (Isa. 10:21),... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 10:22

For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea ,.... These words are spoken either by the Lord to the prophet, calling Israel his people; or by the prophet to Hezekiah, as Jarchi and Kimchi think; or they may be rendered thus, "for though thy people, O Israel, be as the sand of the sea" F19 "Nam etsi fuerit populus tuus, O Israel, sicut arena maris", Piscator. ; that is, innumerable, as was promised to Abraham, Genesis 22:17 , yet a remnant of them shall return ; or "be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 10:22

For though thy people Israel - I have endeavored to keep to the letter of the text as nearly as I can in this obscure passage; but it is remarkable that neither the Septuagint, nor St. Paul, Romans 9:28 , who, except in a few words of no great importance, follows them nearly in this place, nor any one of the ancient Versions, take any notice of the word שטף shoteph , overflowing; which seems to give an idea not easily reconcilable with those with which it is here joined. 1. S. Maerlius... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:16-23

Judgment and conversion. I. FIGURES OF JUDGMENT . The Assyrian is viewed under the image of a stout, well-fed body, into which a wasting disease comes by. Divine judgment. Again, that judgment is depicted as a flaming fire, kindling and devouring thorns and making a swift end to the towering beauty of the forest trees, the smiling pleasantness of the fruitful field. The remnant of the host will soon be counted "on one's fingers," as a boy might count the still standing stems in a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:20-23

Departure and return. The passage suggests— I. THAT THOSE WHO KNOW GOD WELL MAY BE INDUCED TO FORSAKE HIM . Israel had been well taught of God; had been carefully and constantly instructed in Divine truth; had received some lessons which might well have been deeply planted in the mind. Yet Israel forsook Jehovah; ceased to trust in his delivering arm, and sought alliance with Assyria. So we, who should know much better, forsake the Lord, of whose power,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:20-34

CONSOLATION FOR THE FAITHFUL IN ISRAEL . The destruction of Assyria shall be followed—how soon, is not said—by the return of a "remnant of Israel," not so much to their own land, as to God ( Isaiah 10:20 , Isaiah 10:21 ). The remnant, however, shall be but a remnant—judgment shall have overtaken the balk of the people ( Isaiah 10:22 , Isaiah 10:23 ). Still, there is reason for the faithful to take courage and be of good heart; Assyria will shortly receive a check ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:22

The consumption decreed shall overflow with righteousness ; rather, the consummation ( Daniel 9:27 ) determined on is one that overflows with righteousness (comp. Isaiah 28:22 ). The prophet means that God is about to visit the land in such a spirit of severe justice that it cannot be expected that more than a remnant will survive the awful visitation. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:22-23

These verses are exegetical of the term "remnant," and bring out its full force. The promise had been made to Abraham that his seed should be "like the sand of the sea for multitude" ( Genesis 22:17 ). This promise had been fulfilled ( 1 Kings 4:20 ); but now the sins of the people would produce a reversal of it. It would be a remnant, and only a remnant , of the nation that would escape. Judah would have to make a fresh start as from a new beginning (see Ezra 2:64 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 10:22

For though ... - In this verse, and in Isaiah 10:23. the prophet expresses positively the idea that “but” a remnant of the people should be preserved amidst the calamities. He had said Isaiah 10:20-21, that a remnant should return to God. He now carries forward the idea, and states that only a remnant should be preserved out of the multitude, however great it was. Admitting that the number was then very great, yet the great mass of the nation would be cut off, and only a small portion would... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 10:21-23

Isaiah 10:21-23. The remnant shall return Hebrew, שׁאר ישׁוב , shear- jashub, the name given to one of the prophet’s sons, (see Isaiah 7:3,) in confirmation of the truth of God’s promises. It may be rendered, as here, the remnant, or, a remnant, or, but a remnant, shall return; unto the mighty God Hebrew, אל גבור , the very appellation given to Christ, Isaiah 9:6. For though thy people Israel Or, thy people, O Israel; to whom the prophet, by an apostrophe, directs his speech; be... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 10:20-23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 10:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 10:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:16-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:20-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:20-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 10:22-23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 10:22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 10:21-23

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