Isaiah 34:2

For Yahweh is angry with all the nations, and furious against all their armies; 1 he has completely destroyed them, he has handed them over to the slaughter. 1

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For the indignation of the LORD is upon all nations, and his fury upon all their armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter.

In Context

1Come near, you nations, and listen; pay attention, you people! 1 The earth and all that fills it must listen, the world, and all things that come from it. 1

3The bodies of their dead will be thrown out. The stench of the dead bodies will be everywhere; 1 and the mountains will soak up their blood. 1

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Cross References

Joshua 11:20For it was Yahweh who hardened their hearts so they would wage war against Israel, so that he might completely destroy them without mercy, just as he had instructed Moses.

Isaiah 13:5They come from a far country, from way over the horizon. 1 It is Yahweh with his instruments of judgment, to destroy the whole land. 1

Isaiah 30:25On every high mountain and on every high hill, there will be flowing brooks and streams of waters, 1 in the day of the great slaughter when the towers fall. 1

Isaiah 66:16For Yahweh executes judgment on mankind by fire and with his sword. Those killed by Yahweh will be many. 1

Jeremiah 25:31The sound of battle will resound to the ends of the earth, 1 for Yahweh brings charges against the nations, 1 and he brings judgment on all flesh, 1 and the wicked ones he will put to the sword—this is Yahweh's declaration.' 1

Joel 3:9Proclaim this among the nations, 1 “Prepare yourselves for war, 1 rouse the mighty men, 1 let them come near, 1 let all the men of battle come up. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 34:2-9

Threatenings against God's Enemies. ( b. c. 720.) 1 Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, and all that is therein; the world, and all things that come forth of it. 2 For the indignation of the Lord is upon all nations, and his fury upon all their armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter. 3 Their slain also shall be cast out, and their stink shall come up out of their carcases, and the mountains shall be melted with their blood. 4 And all… Read the whole commentary →

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