Lectionary Calendar
Friday, November 8th, 2024
the Week of Proper 26 / Ordinary 31
the Week of Proper 26 / Ordinary 31
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Haydock, George Leo. "Commentary on Isaiah 30". "Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/hcc/isaiah-30.html. 1859.
Haydock, George Leo. "Commentary on Isaiah 30". "Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (46)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (4)
Verse 1
Of me. Ezechias was guided by human prudence, in making an alliance with Egypt, though he might have just reasons for refusing to pay tribute to the Assyrians, 4 Kings xviii. 20. (Calmet) --- And. Septuagint, "alliances not by," &c. (Haydock)
Verse 2
Down, with presents, ver. 6., and 4 Kings xviii. 20.
Verse 3
Shame. Egypt had been defeated before Sennacherib’s approach.
Verse 4
Hanes. Chaldean, "Taphanes," (Jeremias ii. 16.) or Daphnæ Pelusiæ. (Herodotus ii. 30.) --- In the Arabic, Nome, which formed part of (Haydock) the dominions of Tharaca. (Calmet)
Verse 6
Burden. This title seems unnecessary, and may be added by some Jew, (chap. xxi. 13.) though the Chaldean and others explain it, "They carry on their beasts, presents to the south," to the nations of Arabia and Egypt, infested with lions, &c. The rest of the prophecy is against the Jews, who cannot well be styled beasts of the south. (Calmet) --- Basilisk. The ibis devours many serpents on their flight from Arabia and Egypt. (Herodotus ii. 5.; Solin. xxxii.)
Verse 7
Cried. Hebrew, "called it Rahab, (or pride) it is rest." The people are indolent, though they will make great promises. (Calmet)
Verse 8
Box. This word was covered with wax. (Propertiusiii. 3.) --- Write, that none may pretend that they were not admonished. Some think that this was addressed to Jeremias: but Isaias spoke to his incredulous countrymen.
Verse 10
See not. Such were the dispositions of their heart, chap. xxviii. 15.
Verse 11
Us. Mention God no more, or let him not meddle with our affairs. Seek not to reclaim us, we are pleased with our delusion. (Calmet)
Verse 12
Oppression. Literally, "calumny," (Haydock) or rebellion against the Assyrians. This was contrary to the respect due to God’s name, used in the ratification of treaties, how wicked soever those princes might be.
Verse 13
For. Psalm lxi. 3. If God had not miraculously cut off the army of Sennacherib, what would have become of the kingdom of Juda?
Verse 15
Be. Septuagint, "groan," as Origen, &c., read. If you be seriously converted, and trust not in Egypt, you need not fear.
Verse 16
Ones, or chariots. (Calmet) --- Egypt was famous for horses, Deuteronomy xvii. 16. (Forcr.[Forerius?]) --- Rebsaces ridicules the Jews for the want of them, 4 Kings xviii. 23. (Haydock)
Verse 17
Five. A small number shall put you to flight. (Menochius) --- Mast, set up after a shipwreck, to warn others, or as a signal, chap. xxxiii. 23.
Verse 18
Wait for him. Having convinced Ezechias that he ought to trust in on other, the Lord rescues him from the hand of Sennacherib. (Calmet)
Verse 19
Weep. The citizens expected certain death, (Haydock) or slavery. (Calmet)
Verse 20
Water. The land will be reduced to a miserable condition by the ravages of Sennacherib. (Haydock) --- The following was a sabbatical year, ver. 23., and chap. xxxvii. 30. --- Teacher. It seems that Isaias, &c., had been silent. He spoke after Ezechias had sent for him, and God promises that the people shall not be left without guides. (Calmet) --- Christ will not abandon his Church. (Menochius)
Verse 22
Garment. Hebrew, "ephod," belonging to the idol, or its priest. Ezechias had prohibited idolatry at first. After his deliverance he was still more zealous, and even those who had formerly retained an affection for idols, saw their vanity, and became sincere.
Verse 24
CHAPTER XXX.
Floor. They shall not have straw only, but wheat, &c., to denote abundance.
Verse 25
Towers, or chief officers of Sennacherib. All shall be luxuriant.
Verse 26
Sevenfold. Exceedingly great, equal to the light of 49 days. (Calmet) --- The fame of Ezechias spread widely. His kingdom was a figure of that of Christ, when this was more perfectly realized, the preaching of the gospel having dispelled the darkness of error. (Calmet) --- He alludes to the day of judgment. (St. Jerome) (Menochius)
Verse 27
Name. Majesty of God, (Calmet) in the future ages. (Haydock)
Verse 28
Error. The unjust government of Sennacherib, who endeavoured to engage all in idolatry.
Verse 29
Night. When the festivals commenced. (Calmet) --- He may particularly mean that night, when the destroying angel slew the Egyptians. (Vatable) --- Pipe. Music. (Haydock) --- This was not prescribed.
Verse 30
Stones. The Angel raised the storm, which destroyed many, while the rest in a panic fell upon one another, chap. ix. 5., and xxvii. 36.
Verse 31
Rod. Sennacherib is terrified, who a few days before insulted the living God.
Verse 32
Harps. The sound of thunder will fill the people of Ezechias with joy, while the enemy shall perish irrecoverably. (Calmet)
Verse 33
Topheth. ’Tis the same as Gehenna, and is taken for hell. (Challoner) --- The Assyrians perish amid horrid cries (Haydock) and thunders, which resembled the noise made by drums, and by children who were burning in the arms of Moloc, 4 Kings xviii. 4., and xxiii. 10., and 2 Paralipomenon xxix. 16. Some think that the carcasses of the Assyrians were to be burnt in this common sewer of Jerusalem. But they were too far distant, chap. xxxvii. 33. (Calmet)