Isaiah 5:27

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 5:18-30

Here are, I. Sins described which will bring judgments upon a people: and this perhaps is not only a charge drawn up against the men of Judah who lived at that time, and the particular articles of that charge, though it may relate primarily to them, but is rather intended for warning to all people, in all ages, to take heed of these sins, as destructive both to particular persons and to communities, and exposing men to God's wrath and his righteous judgments. Those are here said to be in a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 5:27

None shall be weary nor stumble among them ,.... Though they should come from far, and make long marches, yet none should be weary by the way, but go on with great cheerfulness and strength; and though they should make such haste, they should not stumble at any thing by the way, nor rush one against another, but proceed with great order in their several ranks: none shall slumber nor sleep ; day nor night, in any fixed stated times, as men usually do: neither shall the girdle of their... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 5:27

None - among them - Kimchi has well illustrated this continued exaggeration or hyperbole, as he rightly calls it, to the following effect: "Through the greatness of their courage they shall not be fatigued with their march, nor shall they stumble though they march with the utmost speed: they shall not slumber by day, nor sleep by night; neither shall they ungird their armor, or put off their sandals to take their rest. Their arms shall be always in readiness, their arrows sharpened, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:24-30

The judgments of the Lord. These verses are obviously pictorial and figurative; they must be treated as highly hyperbolical or they will be misconceived. Though their primary reference is to the judgments which impended over the guilty nation, we may discover in them some principles which not only extend to every age, but apply to every individual soul. I. THAT THE INDIVIDUAL AS WELL AS THE NATION MAY BE THE OBJECT OF THE AWFUL ANGER OF ALMIGHTY GOD ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:25-29

Wicked men used by God as instruments for working out his purposes. The psalmist declares the wicked to be "God's sword" ( Psalms 17:13 ). In a later chapter Isaiah calls Assyria "the rod of God's anger" ( Isaiah 10:5 ). Nothing is more clearly set forth in the prophetical writings than the fact that— I. CONQUERING NATIONS ARE RAISED UP BY GOD TO CHASTISE THE NATIONS THAT ARE HIS ENEMIES . 1. Assyria was "the axe" with which God hewed down... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:25-30

THE NATURE OF THE COMING JUDGMENT EXPLAINED . Hints have been already given that the judgment which is to fall on the nation is a foreign war, or a series of foreign wars (see Isaiah 3:25 ; Isaiah 5:13 ). But now for the first time a terrible invasion, in which many nations will participate, is clearly announced. At first the imagery is obscure ( Isaiah 5:25 ), but it soon grows more distinct. "Nations" are summoned to the attack; a vast army comes, and comes" with speed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:26-30

Foreign invasion. This powerful picture points to the threatened Assyrian invasion. I. THE IMAGE OF A WARLIKE ADVANCE . It is wrought out with singular boldness. Jehovah of hosts is conceived as lifting up a signal visible to the far-off nations, and sounding at the same time a whistle-cry, so that they swiftly gather together and come in troops from the horizon. Then rapid and unbroken is their march. Not a foot tires, not a warrior drowses or sleeps, or stays to rest. Not one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:27

None shall be weary nor stumble. None shall lag behind on the march, none fall and be disabled. None shall slumber. They shall scarcely give themselves time for necessary repose. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 5:27

None shall be weary - In this verse and the following, the prophet describes the condition of the army that would be summoned to the destruction of Judea. It would be composed of bold, vigorous, courageous men; they would be unwearied by long and painful journies; they would be fierce and violent; they would come fully prepared for conquest. None would be “weary,” that is, fatigued with long marches, or with hard service; Deuteronomy 25:18; 2 Samuel 16:14.Nor stumble - They shall be chosen,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 5:27-29

Isaiah 5:27-29. None, &c. In these verses the prophet describes the quality of the forces which should come against Jerusalem; their vigour, activity, and diligence, Isaiah 5:27; their military expedition, readiness, skilfulness, and apparatus, Isaiah 5:28; their fortitude and undaunted courage, Isaiah 5:29; for all which particulars the Romans were remarkably eminent. Dodd. None shall be weary Though their march be long and tedious. As I have called them to this work, so I will... read more

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