As birds flying. As birds hovering [covering and protecting their nest with their wings], so will, &c. The Figure of speech Ellipsis is to be thus supplied. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 32:11). App-92.
defend. shield. The verb is found only in Isaiah's utterances (2 Kings 19:34; 2 Kings 20:6. 2Ki 31:5. 2Ki 37:35. 2Ki 38:6. and Zechariah 9:15; Zechariah 12:8.
defending, &c.. shielding. Only used of God. Only here, 2Ki 19:34. 2 Kings 20:6. Literally "[then there will be]. shielding, and He will rescue;. passing over [as in Egypt at the Passover], and he will cause to escape. "
passing over. Reference to Pentateuch (Ex. Isa 12:13, Isa 12:23, Isa 12:27). App-92. This word is nowhere else used in this sense.