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.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.

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