Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 29:1-8
Isaiah 29. The Doom of Ariel.— Possibly Isaiah 29:7 f., with most of Isaiah 29:5, is an insertion to turn a prophecy of judgment into one of mercy. Isaiah 29:1-Joshua : is then a prophecy of ruin to Jerusalem, “ visited” meaning “ visited in judgment ( Isaiah 24:18).” Isaiah 29:16-Jeremiah : also seems to be late. Woe is pronounced in Isaiah 29:15 on the promoters of the Egyptian alliance, who sought to conceal their plans from God, and we should expect the prophecy to continue with a... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 29:17-24
If They Were Wise They Would Recognise That God Has Everything In Hand (Isaiah 29:17-24 ). For the truth is that Yahweh, the Potter, will take the poor and the lowly and will work on them to make of them His new people. All who are unjust and work contrary to God’s law will be rooted out. In Paul’s words they will be pruned from the olive tree. And His own will then grow and develop into a godly nation. And as he has shown elsewhere this includes those who were Gentiles. They will be adopted... read more