Isa 27:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. Or —Else; the only alternative, if Israel's enemies wish to escape being "burnt together." strength —rather, "the refuge which I afford" [MAURER ]. "Take hold," refers to the horns of the altar which fugitives often laid hold of as an asylum ( ). Jesus is God's "strength," or "refuge" which sinners must repair to and take hold of, if they are to have "peace" with God ( ; compare ).

Isaiah 27:5

5. Or—Else; the only alternative, if Israel's enemies wish to escape being "burnt together."

strength—rather, "the refuge which I afford" [MAURER]. "Take hold," refers to the horns of the altar which fugitives often laid hold of as an asylum (1Ki 1:50; 2:28). Jesus is God's "strength," or "refuge" which sinners must repair to and take hold of, if they are to have "peace" with God (Isa 45:24; Ro 5:1; Eph 2:14; compare Job 22:21).