Isaiah 33:5 - Exposition

The Lord is exalted . His destruction of the Assyrian host is an exaltation of God; i.e. it causes him to be exalted in the thoughts of those who have cognizance of the fact (comp. Exodus 15:14-16 ; Psalms 96:3-10 , etc.). It is an indication to them that he has his dwelling on high, and is the true King of heaven. He hath filled Zion with judgment , etc. (comp. Isaiah 32:15-17 ). The destruction is, in part, the result, in part the cause, of the Jews once more turning to God, putting away their iniquities, and establishing the reign of justice and righteousness in the land (see Isaiah 1:26 ).