Isaiah 33:1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 33:1-12

Here we have, I. The proud and false Assyrian justly reckoned with for all his fraud and violence, and laid under a woe, Isa. 33:1. Observe, 1. The sin which the enemy had been guilty of. He had spoiled the people of God, and made a prey of them, and herein had broken his treaty of peace with them, and dealt treacherously. Truth and mercy are two such sacred things, and have so much of God in them, that those cannot but be under the wrath of God that make conscience of neither, but are... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 33:1

Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled ,.... Which some understand of Nebuchadnezzar; others of Sennacherib, which is more probable; it seems best to interpret it of the Romish antichrist. Kimchi thinks that, if it respects the times of Hezekiah, Sennacherib is meant; but if the times of the Messiah, then the king of nations that shall be in those days; and he adds, this is the kingdom of Persia, in the vision of Daniel. Vatringa applies this to Antiochus Epiphanes, and the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 33:1

And deadest treacherously "Thou plunderer" - See note on Isaiah 21:2 ; (note). When thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously "When thou art weary of plundering" - " כנלתך cannelothecha , alibi non extat in s. s. nisi f. Job 15:29 ; - simplicius est legere ככלתך kechallothecha . Vid. Capell.; nec repugnat Vitringa. Vid. Daniel 9:24 . כלה calah התים hatim ." - Secker. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:1

Woe to thee that spoilest . The "spoiler" is here, evidently, Assyria—the world-power of this entire group of prophecies (see especially Isaiah 30:31 ; Isaiah 31:8 ), and the greatest "spoiler" of Isaiah's time. Thou wast not spoiled ; i.e. "that hast not yet been spoiled thyself." A covert threat is conveyed in the words. And dealest treacherously ; rather, usest violence (compare the comment on Isaiah 21:2 ). When thou shalt cease to spoil , etc. Conquering nations cannot... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:1

Aggravated evil. I. THAT SIN IS OFTEN FOUND IN AN AGGRAVATED FORM . It may take the forms of which the prophet here complains. 1. Unprovoked aggression . "Thou spoilest, and (though) thou wast not spoiled." Men may go so far as to assail their fellow-men without the slightest justification; this may be in the shape of open war, or of brutal individual assault, or of unlawful appropriation, or of shameful slander. 2. Inexcusable treachery . "And dealeth... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:1-6

SECTION X. A PROPHECY OF JUDGMENT ON ASSYRIA ( Isaiah 33:1-24 .). THE JUDGMENT ON ASSYRIA AND DELIVERANCE OF JERUSALEM , STATED GENERALLY . Events had progressed since the preceding prophecies were delivered. The negotiations carried on with Sennacherib had been futile ( Isaiah 33:7 ), the heavy fine imposed and paid ( 2 Kings 18:14 ) had been of no avail ( Isaiah 33:18 ); the Assyrian monarch was still dissatisfied, and threatened a second siege.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:1-6

Jehovah a Refuge. It is "Israel's extremity, but God's opportunity." Retribution is about to fall on Assyria; salvation and every resource is to be found in Jehovah. I. WOE TO ASSYRIA . This land appears under the image of a rapacious spoiler. The time is about B.C. 700, and the allusion is to Sennacherib and his army, who had advanced on a plundering and destroying course. The tables are to be turned, and the greedy conqueror (of. 2 Kings 18:14 , 2 Kings 18:15 ) was to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:1

Wo to thee that spoilest - This description accords entirely with Sennacherib and his army, who had plundered the cities and countries which they had invaded, and who were about to advance to Jerusalem for the same purpose (compare Isaiah 29:7-8; Isaiah 37:11).And thou wast not spoiled - That is, thou hadst not been plundered by the Jews against whom thou art coming. It was because the war was so unprovoked and unjust, that God would bring so signal vengeance on them.And dealest treacherously -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:1

Isaiah 33:1. Wo to thee that spoilest To Sennacherib, who wasted the land of Judah. The prophet speaks “as if he had found this great spoiler,” to whom he addresses himself, “in the very act of spoiling, and was face to face denouncing the divine judgment upon him.” And thou wast not spoiled Hadst not received the like injuries. “It is the practice of the great oppressors of the world to make war upon their neighbours without any just provocation, or having received any real injury from... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 33:1-24

Assyria defeated; Jerusalem blessed (33:1-24)In speaking again about the current situation, Isaiah announces God’s judgment on the Assyrians. They have plundered greedily and acted treacherously (33:1). Isaiah cries to God to save Jerusalem, so that the enemy armies will flee and the Jerusalemites can seize the goods left behind (2-4). Assured that God will act, the prophet praises him before the actual victory. God gives his people security and wisdom, and they respond with reverence and trust... read more

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