Isa 33:1, 4 | JFB | STEP | 1. and thou —that is, though thou wast not spoiled—though thou wast not dealt treacherously with (see on ), thy spoiling and treachery are therefore without excuse, being unprovoked. cease —When God has let thee do thy worst, in execution of His plans, thine own turn shall come (compare ).

Isaiah 33:1

1. and thou—that is, though thou wast not spoiled—though thou wast not dealt treacherously with (see on Isa 24:16), thy spoiling and treachery are therefore without excuse, being unprovoked.

cease—When God has let thee do thy worst, in execution of His plans, thine own turn shall come (compare Isa 10:12; 14:2; Hab 2:8; Re 13:10).

Isaiah 33:4

4. The invaders' "spoil" shall be left behind by them in their flight, and the Jews shall gather it.

caterpillar—rather, "the wingless locust"; as it gathers; the Hebrew word for "gathers" is properly used of the gathering of the fruits of harvest (Isa 32:10).

running to and fro—namely, in gathering harvest fruits.

he—rather, "they."

them—rather, "it," that is, the prey.