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Isaiah 33:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou [wast] not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; [and] when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee.

Isaiah 33:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 33:1

Theological / Devotional

Woe to thee. This chapter was doubtless inspired by the judgment that befell the hosts of Sennacherib (ch. 37:36). The invaders had ravaged Judah, but the Lord would deliver her from the might of her oppressors. The chapter alternates between strong consolation for the faithful and severe rebukes for the wicked. Isaiah’s prophetic vision beholds also the glorious Messianic age (see on ch. 32:1).

Thou wast not spoiled. Assyria’s wars of aggression against her neighbors had been extensive. She was interested primarily in loot, and sent her armies forth for purposes of plunder. But eventually Assyria would receive payment in kind (see Matt. 7:2; cf. Jer. 50:15, 29; 51:24; Rev. 13:10).

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