Isaiah 13:8
8. pangs—The Hebrew means also a "messenger." HORSLEY, therefore, with the Septuagint translates, "The heralds (who bring word of the unexpected invasion) are terrified." MAURER agrees with English Version, literally, "they shall take hold of pangs and sorrows."
woman . . . travaileth— (1Th 5:3). amazed—the stupid, bewildered gaze of consternation. faces . . . flames—"their visages have the livid hue of flame" [HORSLEY]; with anguish and indignation.
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