Isaiah 34

This Chapter, for the subject matter of it, agreeth much with ch. XXIV. This being a Prophecie of the destruction of the enemies of Gods people: And more particularly of the Edomites in Idumea: set forth in many hyperbolical expressions.

Isaiah 34:4

And all the hoast of heaven] So strange and dreadful shall Gods judgements be, that the whole frame of the world shall seeme to be dissolved. It is the maner of Gods Prophets, in their descriptions of some extraordinary judgements to set them forth in such colours, as if they were deciphering the face of that last universal judgement; whereof such are, in some sort, resemblances and forerunners. And again to set forth the restitution and restauration of Gods people out of greatest calamities, in such termes, as have occasioned many to be mistaken in them conceiving no other then the general and joyful resurrection at the last day to be described in them.

Isaiah 34:7

Unicorns] Or Rhinocerots. See the Observations on Num. XXIII. 22.

Isaiah 34:10

For ever and ever] Heb. ever of evers.

Isaiah 34:11

The Cormorant] See the like, Chap. XIII. 18,—22. and XIV. 23. Zeph. II. 13, 14. Apoc. XVIII. 2.

Isaiah 34:16

Seek ye out] The certainty of this Prophecie: As if each thing here were entred into a roll of Record. In the day of the execution of this judgement, take this Book, read this passage; and see if any of these be found wanting then and there.

Isaiah 34:17

they shall] These wilde creatures shall.