He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war.
He shall cry out, ayes, shout aloud;
He shall prevail against His enemies.
Promise of the Lord’s Help
I have been still and restrained Myself.
Now I will cry like a woman in1 labor,
I will pant and gasp at once.
And dry up all their vegetation;
I will make the rivers coastlands,
And I will dry up the pools.
I will lead them in paths they have not known.
I will make darkness light before them,
And crooked places straight.
These things I will do for them,
And not forsake them.
They shall be greatly ashamed,
Who trust in carved images,
Who say to the molded images,
‘You are our gods.’
| << Isaiah 42:14 | Isaiah 42:16 >> |
Isaiah 42:15
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].
Isaiah 42:13-16
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 42:14 | Isaiah 42:16 >> |
DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.
Join 137,289+ readers
A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning
Consistent Bible study is hard to start.
The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.
Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.