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Isaiah 57:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 57:9

Verse 9 of 21

Scripture focus

And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase [thyself even] unto hell.

Isaiah 57:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 57:9

Theological / Devotional

King. Heb. melek. In the original Hebrew consonantal text (see Vol. I, pp. 25, 26) this word also stands for Molech, which many commentators believe to be intended here. Some, however, think the king of Assyria is here referred to (2 Kings 16:7-13). The context favors the former suggestion. The description that follows is of a harlot adorning herself in order to entice her prey. Isaiah thus pictures Israel engaging in spiritual adultery (see on vs. 5, 7, 8).

Hell. Heb. she’ol, the figurative realm of the dead (see on Prov. 15:11).

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