Isa 10:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. meaneth not so-- He is only thinking of his own schemes, while God is overruling them to His purposes. think-- intend. Sinners' plans are no less culpable, though they by them unconsciously fulfil God's designs ( ; ). So Joseph's brethren ( ; ). The sinner's motive, not the result (which depends on God), will be the test in judgment. heart to destroy ... not a few-- Sennacherib's ambition was not confined to Judea. His plan was also to conquer Egypt and Ethiopia ( ; ).

‏ Isaiah 10:7

7. meaneth not so--He is only thinking of his own schemes, while God is overruling them to His purposes.

think--intend. Sinners' plans are no less culpable, though they by them unconsciously fulfil God's designs (Psa 76:10; Mi 4:12). So Joseph's brethren (Ge 50:20; Pr 16:4). The sinner's motive, not the result (which depends on God), will be the test in judgment.

heart to destroy ... not a few--Sennacherib's ambition was not confined to Judea. His plan was also to conquer Egypt and Ethiopia (Is 20:1-6; Zec 1:15).