Isaiah 33:19 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 33:13-24

Here is a preface that commands attention; and it is fit that all should attend, both near and afar off, to what God says and does (Isa. 33:13): Hear, you that are afar off, whether in place or time. Let distant regions and future ages hear what God has done. They do so; they will do so from the scripture, with as much assurance as those that were near, the neighbouring nations and those that lived at that time. But whoever hears what God has done, whether near or afar off, let them... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 33:19

Thou shalt not see a fierce people ,.... A people of a fierce countenance, as in Daniel 8:23 fierce in their looks, furious in their temper, cruel and bloodthirsty in their practices, confirmed and hardened in their sins, whose consciences are seared as with a red hot iron; a character given of the Papists, 1 Timothy 4:2 these shall be no more seen nor feared: a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive ; than the people in common could, having their worship and devotion not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:13-24

REFLECTIONS ON ASSYRIA 'S OVERTHROW VIEWED AS ACCOMPLISHED . The prophet's first thought is , how wonderfully the overthrow has manifested the might of God ( Isaiah 33:13 ). Next, how it must thrill with fear the hearts of the wicked among his people ( Isaiah 33:14 ). Thirdly, how the righteous are by it placed in security, and can look back with joy to their escape, and can with confidence look forward to a future of happiness and tranquil lily ( Isaiah 33:15-24 ).... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:17-24

The reign of Hezekiah. Amidst all the agitation caused by the invasion of Sennacherib, and his perfidy, "the voices of true prophets were raised with power, pointing to the imperishable elements in the true community, and proclaiming the approach of a great crisis, the crushing weight of which should alight only on the faithless, whether among the Assyrians or in Judah" (Ewald). Here we find a reflection of the excitement of the time. I. THE GLORY OF THE KING . His beauty is a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:18-24

Happy times. A very pleasant picture is this of a nation or of a Church on which the full blessing of God is resting. There are several elements in its prosperity. I. A SENSE OF THE DIVINE MERCY . "The people … shall be forgiven their iniquity" ( Isaiah 33:24 ). A sense of pardoned sin and of reconciliation to God is at the foundation of all true peace, all sacred joy, and all holy usefulness. II. THE MAINTENANCE or DEVOTIONAL HABITS . Zion is to be always known... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:19

Thou shalt not see a fierce people , etc.; rather, thou shalt see no more that barbarous people— the Assyrians—a people gruff of speech that thou canst not hear them , stammering of tongue that thee caner not understand them (comp. Isaiah 28:11 ). The generation which witnessed the destruction of Sennacherib's army probably did not see the Assyrians again. It was not till about B.C. 670 that Manasseh was "taken with hooks by the captains of the King of Assyria, and carried to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:19

Thou shalt not see a fierce people - Or, rather, ‘this fierce and boasting people you shall not see.’ They shall not enter the city; but though they are advancing with so much confidence, they shall be suddenly cut, off and destroyed. The word rendered “fierce,” (נועז nô‛âz from נעז yâ‛az), probably means strong, or wicked. Lowth renders it, ‘barbarous people,’ as if it were לועז lô‛ēz. Michaelis also adopts this reading by supposing an error in transcribing, a change of the Hebrew letter... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:19

Isaiah 33:19. Thou shalt not see a fierce people As Moses said of the Egyptians, (Exodus 14:13,) The Egyptians, whom you have seen to- day, you shall see them again no more; so I say of the Assyrians, that fierce and warlike people, whom thou hast seen, with great terror, near the walls of Jerusalem, thou shalt see them again no more; a people of a deeper speech, &c. A foreign nation whose language is unknown to thee. Of a stammering tongue, &c. Of which see on Isaiah 28:11. 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 33:19

fierce, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 28:49 , Deuteronomy 28:50 ). stammering = jabbering. tongue. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for the language spoken by it. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 33:13-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 33:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:13-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:17-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:18-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 33:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 33:1-24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 33:19

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