Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Isaiah 31:9
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Isaiah31:9
9. Rather, "shall pass beyond his strongholds"; he Shall not stop to take refuge in it through fear (Jud 20:47; Jr 48:28) [Gesenius].
ensign--the banner of Jehovah protecting the Jews [Maurer].
fire ... furnace--"light" and "fire," namely, of Jehovah's altar at Jerusalem (Is 29:1). Perhaps "furnace," as distinguished from "fire," may mean that His dwelling-place (His hearth) was at Jerusalem (compare Is 4:5); or else the fiery furnace awaiting all the enemies who should attack Jerusalem.
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