Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
I will destroy all My foes.
mountains—in Palestine usually planted with vines and olives in terraces, up to their tops.
islands—rather, "dry lands." God will destroy His foes, the heathen, and their idols, and "dry up" the fountains of their oracles, their doctrines and institutions, the symbol of which is water, and their schools which promoted idolatry [VITRINGA].
Jehovah will no longer restrain His wrath: He will go forth as a mighty warrior (Exodus 15:3) to destroy His people's and His enemies, and to deliver Israel (compare Psalms 45:3).
stir up jealousy—rouse His indignation.
roar—image from the battle cry of a warrior.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 42:15:
Isaiah 40:15
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