Isaiah 33:13

“Hear, ye [that are] far off, what I have done, &c.] Not meaning the destruction of the Assyrian, as it is commonly interpreted; but the ruin of antichrist, the beast, and false prophet, and the burning of the city and whore of Rome; for, whoever will be the instruments, the work is the Lord’s, and therefore it will be done: “she shall be utterly burnt with fire, for strong is the Lord who judgeth her”, (<661808>Revelation 18:8) and this shall be heard of far and near, who shall applaud the mighty work, and give God the glory of it, (<661901>Revelation 19:1,2): and, ye [that are] near, acknowledge my might; even his omnipotence, which will be seen, observed, and owned by multitudes, who will…”

“far off--distant nations. near--the Jews and adjoining peoples (Isa 49:1).”

“Hear, ye that are far off - This is an address of Yahweh, indicating that the destruction of the Assyrian army would be so signal that it would be known to distant nations, and would constitute an admonition to them. Ye that are near - Ye Jews; or the nations immediately adjacent to Judea. The phrase ‘far and near,’ is equivalent to all. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Hear: Isa 18:3, Isa 37:20, Isa 49:1, Isa 57:19; Exo 15:14; Jos 2:9-11, Jos 9:9, Jos 9:10; Sa1 17:46; Psa 46:6-11, Psa 48:10, Psa 98:1, Psa 98:2; Dan 3:27-30, Dan 4:1-3, Dan 6:25-27; Act 2:5-11; Eph 2:11-18 ye that are near: Psa 97:8, Psa 99:2, Psa 99:3, Psa 147:12-14, Psa 148:14 Isaiah 33:14”

“But the prophet, while addressing Asshur, does not overlook those sinners of his own nation who are deserving of punishment. The judgment upon Asshur is an alarming lesson, not only for the heathen, but for Israel also; for there is no respect of persons with Jehovah. "Hear, ye distant ones, what I have accomplished; and perceive, ye near ones, my omnipotence! The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling seizes the hypocrites: who of us can abide with devouring fire? who of us abide with everlasting burnings?" Even for the sinners in Jerusalem also there is no abiding in the presence of the Almighty and Just One, who has judged Asshur (the act of judgment is regarded by the prophet as having…”