John Trapp Complete Commentary - Isaiah 33:9
Isa 33:9 The earth mourneth [and] languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed [and] hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off [their fruits]. Ver. 9. The earth mourneth and languisheth. ] a Or the land luget et languet. Thus they go on in their doleful relation: Miserrima sunt omnia, atque miseranda. What sad work hath Antichrist made of late years in the Christian world? what desolations in all parts? Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down, Sharon is like a wilderness. ] East,... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Isaiah 33:8
Isa 33:8 The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the covenant, he hath despised the cities, he regardeth no man. Ver. 8. The highways lie waste. ] And byways are more frequented, through fear of the enemy. He hath broken the covenant. ] Irritum factum est pactum. He took the money sent him, but comes on nevertheless, though he had sworn the contrary. 2 Kings 18:14 ; 2Ki 18:17 It is said of the Turks at this day, that they keep their leagues - which serve,... read more