burden. oracle. Compare Zechariah 9:1, and the Structure on p. 1280.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
for. upon: i.e. concerning Israel's affliction and final deliverance.
saith the LORD. [is] Jehovah's oracle.
Which stretcheth forth, &c. The omnipotence of Jehovah is the guarantee that His word will be carried out. Compare lsa. Zec 42:5. Zec 44:24. Zec 45:12, Zec 45:18. Zec 48:13.
and layeth, &c. Compare Psalms 24:2; Psalms 102:25; Psalms 104:2-5.Amos 4:8; Amos 4:13 Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton. App-6.
formeth, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 2:7; Numbers 16:22). App-92.
spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
man. Hebrew. adam. App-14.