Isaiah 25:10-12

10 For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain, And 1Moab will be trodden down in his place As straw is trodden down in the water of a manure pile.
11 And he will 2spread out his hands in the middle of it As a swimmer spreads out his hands to swim, But the Lord will 3lay low his pride together with the trickery of his hands.
12 The 4unassailable fortifications of your walls He will bring down, Lay low and cast to the ground, even to the dust.

Isaiah 25:10-12 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 25

This chapter contains a thanksgiving, or a triumphant song, upon the destruction of antichrist, and the antichristian states, for benefits and blessings bestowed upon the church, and for the setting up of the glorious kingdom of Christ in the Jerusalem state. It begins with a form of praise, and the reason of it in general, Isa 25:1 the particular instances of wonderful things are, the ruin of a certain city described, Isa 25:2 which will issue in the fear and glory of God, Isa 25:3 the great appearance of the Lord for his poor people, in being strength, refuge, and a shadow to them, Isa 25:4,5 a rich feast made for them, Isa 25:6 the removal of the veil from all people, Isa 25:7 the abolition of death, and every affliction, Isa 25:8 the personal appearance of Christ unto salvation, Isa 25:9 the protection of the church, and the certain and utter destruction of her enemies, under the name of Moab, Isa 25:10-12

Cross References 4

  • 1. Isaiah 16:14; Jeremiah 48:1-47; Ezekiel 25:8-11; Amos 2:1-3; Zephaniah 2:9
  • 2. Isaiah 5:25; Isaiah 14:26
  • 3. Job 40:11; Is 2:10-12, 15-17; Isaiah 16:6, 14
  • 4. Isaiah 15:1; Isaiah 25:2; Isaiah 26:5
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