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Isaiah 34:2

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 34:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For Jehovah hath indignation against all the nations, and wrath against all their host: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For Jehovah hath indignation against all the nations, and wrath against all their host: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter.
Isaiah 34:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 34

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye peoples: let the earth hear, and the fulness thereof; the world, and all things that come forth from it.
2For Jehovah hath indignation against all the nations, and wrath against all their host: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter.
3Their slain also shall be cast out, and the stench of their dead bodies shall come up; and the mountains shall be melted with their blood.
4And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll; and all their host shall fade away, as the leaf fadeth from off the vine, and as a fading [leaf] from the fig-tree.
5For my sword hath drunk its fill in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Edom, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For the indignation of the Lord [is] upon all nations, &c.] All the nations of the earth, which have committed fornication with the whore of Rome, or have given in to her false worship, superstition, and idolatry; which is the reason of God’s wrath and indignation against them, and of such severe punishment being inflicted on them; (see <661803>Revelation 18:3): and [his] fury upon all their armies; the armies of the kings of the earth, gathered together at Armageddon, to make war with Christ, and those that follow him; (see <661614>Revelation 16:14,16 19:19): he hath utterly destroyed them; not only devoted them to destruction, but actually destroyed them, with “Cherem”, an utter…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“utterly destroyed--rather, "doomed them to an utter curse" [HORSLEY]. delivered--rather, "appointed."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For the indignation of the Lord - Yahweh is about to express his wrath against all the nations which are opposed to his people. He hath utterly destroyed them - In his purpose, or intention. The prophet represents this as so certain that it may be exhibited as already done. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“All nations - Not only upon the Assyrians, but on all enemies of my people. Isaiah 34:3”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“34:2 completely destroy: See Lev 27:28-29.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the indignation: Isa. 24:1-23; Jer 25:15-29; Joe 3:9-14; Amos 1:1-2:16; Zep 3:8; Zac 14:3, Zac 14:12-16; Rom 1:18; Rev 6:12-17, Rev 14:15-20, Rev 19:15-21, Rev 20:9, Rev 20:15 and his: Isa 30:27-30; Nah 1:2-6 Isaiah 34:3”
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