Isaiah 22:25 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

In that day. Refers back to the day of Isaiah 22:20, i.e. the day of Shebna's overthrow. This would be the day of Eliakim's exaltation.

the nail: which Shebna thought himself to be, but which Jehovah declared Eliakim to be.

removed. cut down. fall. cut off. Referring to verses: Isaiah 22:17-19. Figure of speech Synonymia, emphasizing the completeness of Shebna's downfall. The interpretation belongs to the two men, but the application refers (1) to the two parties in Jerusalem, and (2) to the Messiah, in Whom the prophecy will be exhausted.

Isaiah 22:25

25 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken it.