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Isaiah 13:1

Isaiah 13:1
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The burden of Babylon,.... That is, a prophecy concerning Babylon, as the word is rendered, Pro 31:1. The Septuagint and Arabic versions translate it "the vision"; it signifies a taking up (w) a…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The burden of Babylon - Or, the burden “respecting,” or “concerning” Babylon. This prophecy is introduced in a different manner from those which have preceded. The terms which Isaiah employed in the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 13:1-5

The general title of this book was, The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, Isa 1:1. Here we have that which Isaiah saw, which was represented to his mind as clearly and fully as if he had seen it with…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The superscription, prefixed by an editor who attributed the prophecy to Isaiah.

The burden Rather, The utterance, or "oracle." The word occurs ten times in the headings of this section of the book…