Isaiah 27:8

In measure = By measure. Referring to the smiting of Israel, as being in limited measure. Hebrew. seah . App-51 . (11), (5).

when it shooteth forth = when Thou didst send it forth (i.e. the stroke of Isaiah 27:7 ).

Thou wilt debate with it = Thou wilt curb it (i.e. the stroke of Isaiah 27:7 ). Hebrew. rib . = plead, as in Isaiah 1:17 ; Isaiah 3:13 ; Isaiah 51:22 .Jeremiah 2:9 , Jeremiah 2:29 ; Jeremiah 12:1 ; Jeremiah 50:34 .Micah 7:9 .

rough = harsh, or severe.

wind. Hebrew. ruach . App-9 .

east wind. A violent, hot, scorching wind; pernicious to the fruit of a vineyard.