Isaiah 31:2
“Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Yet he also is wise,.... That is, God, the Holy One of Israel, is, whom they disregarded; and wiser too than the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Yet he also is wise - God is wise. It is in vain to attempt to deceive him, or to accomplish such purposes without his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
His words "His word" - דברו debaro, singular, without י yod, two MSS. of Dr. Kennicott's the Septuagint, and Targ.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 31:1-5
This is the last of four chapters together that begin with woe; and they are all woes to the sinners that were found…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Isaiah 31:2-3
A demonstration of the folly of trusting Egypt rather than Jehovah.
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