Isa 13:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. sanctified ones —the Median and Persian soldiers solemnly set apart by Me for the destruction of Babylon, not inwardly "sanctified," but designated to fulfil God's holy purpose ( ; where the Hebrew for prepare war is "sanctify" war). for mine anger —to execute it. rejoice in my highness —"Those who are made to triumph for My honor" [HORSLEY ]. The heathen Medes could not be said to "rejoice in God's highness" MAURER translates, "My haughtily exulting ones" ( ); a special characteristic of the Persians [HERODOTUS ,1.88]. They rejoiced in their own highness, but it was His that they were unconsciously glorifying.

Isaiah 13:3

3. sanctified ones—the Median and Persian soldiers solemnly set apart by Me for the destruction of Babylon, not inwardly "sanctified," but designated to fulfil God's holy purpose (Jer 51:27, 28; Joe 3:9, 11; where the Hebrew for prepare war is "sanctify" war).

for mine anger—to execute it.

rejoice in my highness—"Those who are made to triumph for My honor" [HORSLEY]. The heathen Medes could not be said to "rejoice in God's highness" MAURER translates, "My haughtily exulting ones" (Zep 3:11); a special characteristic of the Persians [HERODOTUS,1.88]. They rejoiced in their own highness, but it was His that they were unconsciously glorifying.