Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 5:24

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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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Literally, "tongue of fire eateth" (Act 2:3). flame consumeth the chaff--rather, withered grass falleth before the flame (Mat 3:12). root . . . blossom--entire decay, both the hidden source and outward manifestations of prosperity, perishing (Job 18:16; Mal 4:1). cast away . . . law--in its spirit, while retaining the letter.

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