Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
long time—namely, during the desolation of Israel (Isaiah 32:14).
holden my peace—(Compare Psalms 50:21; Habakkuk 1:2).
cry like a travailing woman, etc.—Like a woman in parturition, who, after having restrained her breathing for a time, at last, overcome with labor pain, lets out her voice with a panting sigh; so Jehovah will give full vent to His long pent-up wrath. Translate, instead of "destroy . . . devour"; I will at once breathe hard and pant, namely, giving loose to My wrath.
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 42:14:
Isaiah 42:3
Isaiah 64:12
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