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Isaiah 33:16

Isaiah 33:16
He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He shall dwell on high,.... And so in safety: this is opposed to the fears of hypocrites, the grovelling life of a worldling, and the low life of many professors, and is expressive of the security of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He shall dwell on high - See the margin. Heights, or high places, were usually places of safety, being, inaccessible to an enemy. The sense here is, that such a man as is described in Isa 33:15,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 33:13-24

Here is a preface that commands attention; and it is fit that all should attend, both near and afar off, to what God says and does (Isa 33:13): Hear, you that are afar off, whether in place or time.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

he shall dwell on high (lit. "inhabit heights"), i.e. in absolute security, as is said of Jehovah Himself in Isa 33:33. the munitions of rocks inexpugnable rock-fortresses.

breadshall be given The…