John Trapp on Isaiah 47:14
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Isaiah47:14
Ver. 14. Behold they ſhall be as ſtubble] As dryed ſtubble, Nah. 1.10. See the Note there.
They ſhall not deliver themſelves] Much leſſe others.
There ſhall not be a coal to warm at] Like a fire of flax, which is ſoon extinct, and leaves no embers or cinders behind it. In a ſpiritual ſenſe, it may be ſaid of moſt of our hearts and houſes as here, There's not a coal to warm at: Deeſt ignis, as Father Latimer was wont to ſay, the fire of zeal is wanting; that flame of God, Cant. 8.6.
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