Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 42:14

14. I have long time held my peace , I have been still and refrained my self, now will I cry like a travailing woman , I will destroy and devour at once x.

I have for many ages suffered the Devil and his Servants, Tyrants, and Idolaters and Persecuters to prevail in the world, to afflict my people, and to hinder the entertainment of my Doctrine and Worship in the World.

Now I will bring forth and accomplish that glorious work which I have long conceived in my mind.

z I will suddenly and utterly destroy the incorrigible enemies of my Truth, and of my Sons Kingdom. He alludes to those wild Beasts which open their mouths wide, and devour all their prey at one morsel or at one time.

Marginal references: Heb. swallow or, sup up.