Isaiah 5:28

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 5:28

Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent ,.... Ready to shoot their arrows upon any occasion; and which being sharp, penetrated deep, and were deadly. This includes all kind of warlike instruments, with which they should come furnished, and ready prepared to do execution: their horses' hoofs shall be counted like flint ; by those who rode upon them; who knowing how strong and firm they were, and that they were not worn out, nor hurt by the length of the way they came, would not... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 5:28

Their horses' hoofs shall be counted like flint "The hoofs of their horses shall be counted as adamant" - The shoeing of horses with iron plates nailed to the hoof is quite a modern practice, and was unknown to the ancients, as appears from the silence of the Greek and Roman writers, especially those that treat of horse medicine, who could not have passed over a matter so obvious and of such importance that now the whole science takes its name from it, being called by us farriery. The... 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 5:28

Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent. The special weapon of the Assyrian soldiers is the bow. From the king in his chariot to the light-armed recruit just pressed into the service, all fight mainly with this weapon, more particularly in the earlier times. Swords and spears are also known, but comparatively little used. Their horses' hoofs … like flint. Hard, strong, and solid, as was most necessary when shoeing was unknown. Their wheels like a whirlwind. Sennacherib ( Isaiah... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 5:28

Whose arrows are sharp - Bows and arrows were the common instruments of fighting at a distance. Arrows were, of course, made sharp, and usually pointed with iron, for the purpose of penetrating the shields or coats of mail which were used to guard against them.And all their bows bent - All ready for battle.Their horses’ hoofs shall be counted like flint - It is supposed that the ancients did not usually shoe their horses. Hence, a hard, solid hoof would add greatly to the value of a horse. The... 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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