Isaiah 27:1
In that day the Lord, with his great and strong and cruel sword, will send punishment on Leviathan, the quick-moving snake, and on Leviathan, the twisted snake; and he will put to death the dragon which is in the sea.
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2In that day it will be said, A vine-garden of delight, make a song about it.
Cross References
Job 3:8Let it be cursed by those who put a curse on the day; who are ready to make Leviathan awake.
Job 26:13By his wind the heavens become bright: by his hand the quickly moving snake was cut through.
Psalms 45:3\45:2\You are fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you for ever.
Psalms 104:26There go the ships; there is that great beast, which you have made as a plaything.
Isaiah 34:5For my sword in heaven is full of wrath: see, it is coming down on Edom, in punishment on the people of my curse.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 27:1
In this chapter the prophet goes on to show, I. What great things God would do for his church and people, which should now shortly be accomplished in the deliverance of Jerusalem from Sennacherib and the destruction of the Assyrian army; but it is expressed generally, for the encouragement of the church in after ages, with reference to the power and prevalency of her enemies. 1. That proud oppressors should be reckoned with, ver. 1 . 2. That care should be taken of the church, as of God's vineyard, ver. 2, 3 . 3.… Read the whole commentary →