Isa 29:6, 30:30 | JFB | STEP | 6. Thou —the Assyrian army. thunder, &c.—not literally, in the case of the Assyrians ( ); but figuratively for an awful judgment ( ). The ulterior fulfilment, in the case of the Jews' foes in the last days, may be more literal (see as to "earthquake," ).

Isaiah 29:6

6. Thou—the Assyrian army.

thunder, &c.—not literally, in the case of the Assyrians (Isa 37:36); but figuratively for an awful judgment (Isa 30:30; 28:17). The ulterior fulfilment, in the case of the Jews' foes in the last days, may be more literal (see as to "earthquake," Zec 14:4).

Isaiah 30:30

30. Jehovah's "glorious voice," raised against the enemy (Isa 30:27), is again mentioned here, in contrast to the music (Isa 30:29) with which His people shall come to worship Him.

lighting down of . . . arm— (Isa 30:32; Ps 38:2). The descent of His arm in striking.

scattering—namely, a blast that scatters, or an "inundation" [MAURER].