he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear: Heb. his rock shall pass away for fear. or, his strength. the ensign. Isaiah 11:10, Isaiah 18:3
whose fire: Isaiah 4:4, Isaiah 29:6; Leviticus 6:13; Ezekiel 22:18-22; Zechariah 2:5; Malachi 4:1
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Isaiah 31:9
Isaiah 31:9
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