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Isaiah 25:1-12 open_in_new
1. Thy counsels, etc.] RV 'even counsels of old' (i.e. formed of old) 'in faithfulness and truth.'
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Isaiah 25:2 open_in_new
A city] viz. the one that oppressed God's people (Isaiah 24:10). Strangers] aliens from God's covenant people (Isaiah 1:7).
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Isaiah 25:3 open_in_new
The hostile power is not utterly destroyed; its remnant acknowledges Jehovah.
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Isaiah 25:4 open_in_new
Strength] RV 'stronghold.'
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Isaiah 25:5 open_in_new
As the heat] i.e. as heat is assuaged by the shadow of a cloud. Branch] RV 'song'; viz. of triumph.
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Isaiah 25:6 open_in_new
The temporal and spiritual blessings which the rule of Jehovah will bring to mankind. This mountain] i.e. Zion (Isaiah 2:1-2). Fat things] i.e. of flesh, offered in sacrifice. On the lees] left on the lees to heighten the flavour.
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Isaiah 25:7 open_in_new
Covering] Covering the face was a token of mourning for the dead (2 Samuel 19:4); the taking away of the veil or covering is symbolically put for the destruction of death (Isaiah 25:8).
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Isaiah 25:8 open_in_new
In victory] so some early Gk. versions and St. Paul in quoting this passage (1 Corinthians 15:54). Heb. text has 'for ever' (RV).
Will wipe, etc.] quoted Revelation 7:17; Revelation 21:4.
Rebuke] RV 'reproach.'
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Isaiah 25:10 open_in_new
Hand] protecting hand. Under him] RV 'in his place,' where he stands. Moab is here mentioned as being a proud (Isaiah 16) and hostile power, a typical enemy. For the dunghill] RV 'in the waters of the dunghill.'
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Isaiah 25:11 open_in_new
He shall spread] i.e. Moab, who vainly endeavours to save himself. He shall bring] i.e. Jehovah. Spoils] RV 'craft.'