Isaiah 31

Isaiah 31:1-9

1-5. Judah should trust not in Egypt, but in Jehovah. 6-9. The wonderful deliverance from the Assyrian.

1. See Isaiah 30:16.
2. Somewhat sarcastic; Jehovah is wise, as well as the politicians of Judah. Evil] i.e. calamity.
3. Flying] i.e. hovering over the nest to protect it. Passing over] an allusion to the Passover, the same word being used.
4. The children, etc.] RV ‘ye have deeply revolted, O children of Israel.’
5. The Assyrian’s fall will be brought about by no human agency. For the fulfilment see Isaiah 37:36. Be discomfited] RV ‘become tributary.’
6. And he shall, etc.] RV ‘and his rock’ (i.e. strength) ‘shall pass away by reason of terror.’ Ensign] the word denotes a standard, or signal, forming the rallying point of an army. In this context the signal is for the gathering of the foes of the Assyrian. Whose fire] see Isaiah 10:16, Isaiah 10:17. The presence of Jehovah is as a consuming fire to His enemies.