Isaiah 43:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow.

Ver. 17. Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse.] Or, Who brought forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power, viz, Pharaoh's forces. Exodus 14:4 ; Exodus 14:9 ; Exo 14:23

They are quenched as tow.] a Heb., As a candlewick make of flax quickly quenched with water poured on it. See how easily God can confound his foes.

a Ut ellychnium extinguentur.

Isaiah 43:17

17 Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow.