Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 40:24

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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they--the "princes and judges" (Isa 40:23) who oppose God's purposes and God's people. Often compared to tall trees (Psa 37:35; Dan 4:10). not . . . sown--the seed, that is, race shall become extinct (Nah 1:14). stock--not even shall any shoots spring up from the stump when the tree has been cut down: no descendants whatever (Job 14:7; see on Isa 11:1). and . . . also--so the Septuagint. But MAURER translates, "They are hardly (literally, 'not yet', as in Kg2 20:4) planted (&c.) when He (God) blows upon them." blow--The image is from the hot east wind (simoon) that "withers" vegetation. whirlwind . . . stubble-- (Psa 83:13), where, "like a wheel," refers to the rotatory action of the whirlwind on the stubble.

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