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Isaiah 33:5

Isaiah 33:5
The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The Lord is exalted,.... These are the words of the church, or of true believers, setting the praise and glory of God, on account of the victory and spoil of their enemies; by which the Lord is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The Lord is exalted - (compare Psa 97:9). The prophet here introduces a chorus of the Jews, celebrating the praises of God for delivering them from the Assyrian. He hath filled Zion with judgment -…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 33:1-12

Here we have,

I. The proud and false Assyrian justly reckoned with for all his fraud and violence, and laid under a woe, Isa 33:1. Observe, 1. The sin which the enemy had been guilty of. He had…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Isaiah 33:5-6

The writer draws encouragement from two thoughts: (1) from the nature of Israel's God; He is a spiritual Being, dwelling on high, beyond the reach of His enemies: (2) from the spiritual blessings He…