Isa 10:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. meaneth not so —He is only thinking of his own schemes, while God is overruling them to His purposes. think —intend. Sinners' plans are no less culpable, though they by them unconsciously fulfil God's designs ( ). So Joseph's brethren ( ). The sinner's motive, not the result (which depends on God), will be the test in judgment. heart to destroy . . . not a few —Sennacherib's ambition was not confined to Judea. His plan was also to conquer Egypt and Ethiopia ( ).

Isaiah 10:7

7. meaneth not so—He is only thinking of his own schemes, while God is overruling them to His purposes.

think—intend. Sinners' plans are no less culpable, though they by them unconsciously fulfil God's designs (Ps 76:10; Mic 4:12). So Joseph's brethren (Ge 50:20; Pr 16:4). The sinner's motive, not the result (which depends on God), will be the test in judgment.

heart to destroy . . . not a few—Sennacherib's ambition was not confined to Judea. His plan was also to conquer Egypt and Ethiopia (Isa 20:1-6; Zec 1:15).