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Isaiah 22:8

Isaiah 22:8
And he discovered the covering of Judah, and thou didst look in that day to the armour of the house of the forest.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he discovered the covering of Judah,.... Either God himself, who uncloaked them of their hypocrisy, as Dr. Lightfoot; or took away his power and presence from them, and his protection of them, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And he discovered - Hebrew, ויגל vayegal - ‘He made naked, or bare.’ The expression, ‘He discovered,’ means simply that it “was” uncovered, without designating the agent. The covering of Judah - The…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 22:8-14

What is meant by the covering of Judah, which in the beginning of this paragraph is said to be discovered, is not agreed. The fenced cities of Judah were a covering to the country; but these, being…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Isaiah 22:8-11

The preparations for the siege. Cf. 2Ch 32:2-5; 2Ch 32:30; 2Ki 20:20.

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