The people; rather, the peoples, as in Isaiah 33:3; i.e. the nations composing the Assyrian army. As the burnings of lime; as thorns. Things that fire consumes utterly and quickly.
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Isaiah 33:12
Isaiah 33:12
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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