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Isaiah 16:14

King James Version (KJV)

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But now the LORD hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of an hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be contemned, with all that great multitude; and the remnant [shall be] very small [and] feeble.

Isaiah 16:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 16:14

Theological / Devotional

Within three years. Previous pronouncements of judgment against Moab had been indefinite as to time.

The years of an hireling. A hireling works only so long as his contract requires. He is not likely to remain beyond that time. Thus it will be with the judgment soon to fall upon Moab. A time has been set for that judgment, and judgment is not likely to be postponed.

Very small and feeble. Moab was not to be completely destroyed. A remnant would be left, but that remnant would be small and weak.

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