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Isaiah 31:1-9
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Matthew Henry on Isaiah 31:1-5Isaiah 31:1-5 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryGod will oppose the help sought from workers of iniquity. Sinners may be convicted of folly by plain and self-evident truths, which they cannot deny, but will not believe. There is no escaping the judgments of God; and…Confidence in Egypt Reproved. (b. c. 720.)Isaiah 31:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleCONFIDENCE IN EGYPT REPROVED. (B. C. 720.) This is the last of four chapters together that begin with woe; and they are all woes to the sinners that were found among the professing people of God, to the drunkards of Eph…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1-3Isaiah 31:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryA FURTHER WARNING AGAINST SEEKING THE ALLIANCE OF EGYPT. This prophecy seems to be quite independent of the last (Isaiah 30:1-7). It may have been given earlier or later. The chief point brought out, which had not disti…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1Isaiah 31:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryWoe to them that go down to Egypt for help (comp. Isaiah 30:1, Isaiah 30:2; and see also the earlier prophecy, Isaiah 20:2-6). The examples of Samaria, Gaza, and Ashdod might well have taught the lesson of distrust of E…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1Isaiah 31:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryWrong sources of help. "Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help." Egypt is used in Scripture as a symbol of all foreign worldly powers. It represented carnal force—"trusting in chariots, horses, and horsemen, because…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1-5Isaiah 31:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe arm of flesh. How important is this subject we may gather from the fact that the prophet is inspired to return to it, and to reiterate his condemnation (see Isaiah 30:1). The disposition to lean on the arm of flesh…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Isaiah 31:1-5God will oppose the help sought from workers of iniquity. Sinners may be convicted of folly by plain and self-evident truths, which they cannot deny, but will not believe. There is no escaping the judgments of God; and…Matthew HenrycommentaryConfidence in Egypt Reproved. (b. c. 720.)CONFIDENCE IN EGYPT REPROVED. (B. C. 720.) This is the last of four chapters together that begin with woe; and they are all woes to the sinners that were found among the professing people of God, to the drunkards of Eph…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help (comp. Isaiah 30:1, Isaiah 30:2; and see also the earlier prophecy, Isaiah 20:2-6). The examples of Samaria, Gaza, and Ashdod might well have taught the lesson of distrust of E…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1Wrong sources of help. "Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help." Egypt is used in Scripture as a symbol of all foreign worldly powers. It represented carnal force—"trusting in chariots, horses, and horsemen, because…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1-3A FURTHER WARNING AGAINST SEEKING THE ALLIANCE OF EGYPT. This prophecy seems to be quite independent of the last (Isaiah 30:1-7). It may have been given earlier or later. The chief point brought out, which had not disti…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1Names for God. Here the Lord, or Jehovah, is called the "Holy One of Israel." When the mysterious name "Jehovah" was given, another name, suited for more familiar use, was commended, even this, "the God of Abraham, Isaa…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1-5The arm of flesh. How important is this subject we may gather from the fact that the prophet is inspired to return to it, and to reiterate his condemnation (see Isaiah 30:1). The disposition to lean on the arm of flesh…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:2The wisdom of God in his punishments. "Yet he also is wise." These words seem to have been spoken as an ironical parenthesis. He also, as well as the Jewish politicians. "The words vindicate to Jehovah the skill and pow…Joseph S. Exell and contributors