Isa 10:23, 28:22 | JFB | STEP | 23. even determined —"A consumption, and whatever is determined, " or decreed [MAURER ]. midst —Zion, the central point of the earth as to Jehovah's presence. land —Israel. But the Septuagint, "in the whole habitable world. " So English Version ( ), "upon the earth. "

Isaiah 10:23

23. even determined—"A consumption, and whatever is determined," or decreed [MAURER].

midst—Zion, the central point of the earth as to Jehovah's presence.

land—Israel. But the Septuagint, "in the whole habitable world." So English Version (Ro 9:28), "upon the earth."

22. mockers—a sin which they had committed (Isa 28:9, 10).

bands—their Assyrian bondage (Isa 10:27); Judah was then tributary to Assyria; or, "lest your punishment be made still more severe" (Isa 24:22).

consumption—destruction (Isa 10:22, 23; Da 9:27).