Isaiah 64:2
“As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence!”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
As when the melting fire burneth,.... Or, "the fire of melting" (k); a strong vehement fire, as Kimchi, such as is used…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
As when the melting fire burneth - Margin, ‘The fire of meltings.’ Lowth renders it, ‘As when the fire kindleth the dry…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
As when the melting fire burneth "As the fire kindleth the dry fuel" - המסים hamasim. "It means dry stubble, and the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 64:1-5
Here, I. The petition is that God would appear wonderfully for them now, Isa 64:1, Isa 64:2. Their case was represented…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Render: As fire kindleth brushwood, as fire maketh water boil, &c.
to make thy name known to thine adversaries &c. the…
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