Isaiah 47 - Introduction
* God's judgments on Babylon. (1-6) Carelessness and confidence shall not prevent the evil. (7-15)... [ Continue Reading ]
* God's judgments on Babylon. (1-6) Carelessness and confidence shall not prevent the evil. (7-15)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-6 Babylon is represented under the emblem of a female in deep distress. She was to be degraded and endure sufferings; and is represented sitting on the ground, grinding at the handmill, the lowest and most laborious service. God was righteous in his vengeance, and none should interpose. The prophe... [ Continue Reading ]
7-15 Let us beware of acting and speaking as Babylon did; of trusting in tyranny and oppression; of boasting as to our abilities, relying on ourselves, and ascribing success to our own prudence and wisdom; lest we partake of her plagues. Those in the height of prosperity, are apt to fancy themselves... [ Continue Reading ]