Isaiah 33:2-10 ASV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:7

Behold - This verse introduces a new subject by a very sudden transition. It is designed, with the two following, to exhibit the desolation of the land on the invasion of Sennacherib, and the consternation that would prevail. For this purpose, the prophet introduces Isaiah 33:7 the ambassadors who had been sent to sue for peace, as having sought it in vain, and as weeping now bitterly; he represents Isaiah 33:8 the desolation that abounded, and the fact that Sennacherib refused to come to any... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:8

The highways lie waste - This verse contains a description of the desolations that had been caused by the invasion of Sennacherib. Some have understood it as containing the account which the ambassadors sent by Hezekiah gave of the effects of the invasion. Thus Grotius interprets it. But it is probably a description made by the prophet himself, and is designed to state one cause why the messengers that had been sent out wept bitterly. They had not only failed of inducing Sennacherib to abandon... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:9

The earth mourneth - The land through which he has passed. For the sense of this phrase, see the note at Isaiah 24:4.Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down - For the situation of Lebanon, see the note at Isaiah 10:34. Lebanon was distinguished for its ornaments of beautiful cedars. Here iris represented as being stript of these ornaments, and as covered with shame on that account. There is not any direct historical evidence that Sennacherib had advanced to Lebanon, though there are some intimations... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:10

Now - This verse commences another transition. In the previous verses, the desolation of the land had been described, and the hopelessness of obtaining any terms of favor from Sennacherib, or of binding him to any compact, bad been stated. In this state of things, when inevitable ruin seemed to be coming upon the nation, God said that he would interpose.Will I rise - To vengeance; or to punish the invading host. The emphasis in this passage should be placed on ‘I,’ indicating that Yahweh would... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:2

Isaiah 33:2. O Lord, be gracious unto us The prophet and the pious Jews, contemplating the calamity coming upon their country, here direct their prayer unto God for themselves and their people. Be thou their arm That is, their strength, namely, the strength of all that trust in thee, and wait for thee, Psalms 25:3; every morning Hebrew, לבקרים , in the mornings; that is, every day seasonably and speedily; on all occasions as they need. In mentioning the mornings, the prophet is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:3-4

Isaiah 33:3-4. At the noise of the tumult Which shall be made upon the angel’s destroying the army; the people fled Namely, those of the army who escaped that stroke. At the lifting up of thyself To execute judgment; the nations were scattered The people of divers nations which made up Sennacherib’s army. And your spoil That treasure which you have raked together by spoiling divers people; shall be gathered By the Jews at Jerusalem, when you shall be forced to flee away with all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:5-6

Isaiah 33:5-6. The Lord is exalted By the destruction of so potent an army, and by the defence of his people. For he dwelleth on high He is, and will appear to be, superior to his enemies, both in place and power. He dwelleth in heaven, whence he can easily and irresistibly pour down judgments upon his enemies. He hath fulfilled Or, he will fill Zion Or Jerusalem; with judgment and righteousness That is, either, 1st, With a glorious instance of his just judgment against the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:7-9

Isaiah 33:7-9. Behold, &c. That the mercy here promised might be duly appreciated and magnified, he gives a lively representation of the great danger and distress in which it found them. Their valiant ones “Three MSS.,” says Bishop Lowth, “read אראלים , lions of God, or strong lions; so they called valiant men, heroes; which appellation the Arabians and Persians still use.” The Hebrew doctors, however, understand by the word, their heralds, or messengers, namely, those whom... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:10-13

Isaiah 33:10-13. Now will I rise In this extremity I will appear on the behalf of my people and land. Ye shall bring forth stubble Instead of solid corn. Your great hopes and designs, O ye Assyrians, shall be utterly disappointed. Your breath, as fire, shall devour you Your rage against my people shall bring ruin upon yourselves. Or, the arrogance, pride, wrath, and blasphemies which you vent against God shall be your destruction. Dr. Waterland renders the clause, “Your breath shall be... 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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 33:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:3-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:5-6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:7-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 33:10-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 33:1-24

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