Isaiah 13:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness. I have commanded my sanctified ones - מקדשי mekuddashai, the persons consecrated to this very purpose. Nothing can be plainer than that the verb כדש kadash, "to make holy," signifies also to consecrate or appoint to a particular purpose. Bishop Lowth translates, "my enrolled warriors." This is the sense.

Isaiah 13:3

3 I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.