DiscipleDeck
Get started
Bible Commentary

Isaiah 31:5

The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:5

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

As birds flying; rather, as birds hovering, or fluttering, ever their young, to protect them. A second simile, expressive of tenderness, as the former one was of power and strength. Defending, also, etc.

Translate, defending and delivering, passing over and preserving. In the word "passing over" there seems to be a reference to the institution of the Passover, when the angel, sometimes identified with Jehovah himself, "passed ever" and spared the Israelites.

Recommended reading

More for Isaiah 31:5

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

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 31:1-5Isaiah 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…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:1-9Isaiah 31:1-9 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:4-9Isaiah 31:4-9 · The Pulpit CommentaryA PROMISE OF PROTECTION, AND OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF ASSYRIA. In the promise of protection (Isaiah 31:4, Isaiah 31:5) there is nothing new but the imagery, which is of remarkable beauty. The promise is followed by a brie…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:4-6Isaiah 31:4-6 · The Pulpit CommentarySimiles of the nature and power of Jehovah. I. THE LION. He is pictured watching over the holy city, the "peculiar treasure," the invisible Sanctuary of the religion and the people, as a lion over its prey, in the prese…
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 31:1-9EXPOSITIONJoseph 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 31:4-9A PROMISE OF PROTECTION, AND OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF ASSYRIA. In the promise of protection (Isaiah 31:4, Isaiah 31:5) there is nothing new but the imagery, which is of remarkable beauty. The promise is followed by a brie…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 31:4-6Similes of the nature and power of Jehovah. I. THE LION. He is pictured watching over the holy city, the "peculiar treasure," the invisible Sanctuary of the religion and the people, as a lion over its prey, in the prese…Joseph S. Exell and contributors