The Church Fathers on this verse

Isaiah 29:6Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

And it shall be at an instant suddenly. A visitation shall come from the Lord of hosts in thunder, and with earthquake, and with a great noise of whirlwind and tempest; and with the flame of devouring fire.

Douay-Rheims

מֵעִ֨ם יְהוָ֤ה צְבָאוֹת֙ תִּפָּקֵ֔ד בְּרַ֥עַם וּבְרַ֖עַשׁ וְק֣וֹל גָּד֑וֹל סוּפָה֙ וּסְעָרָ֔ה וְלַ֖הַב אֵ֥שׁ אוֹכֵלָֽה׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

The Church Fathers on this verse

2 Church Fathers comment on this verse

Cyrill of Alexandria

5th centuryChurch Father

The meaning behind the phrase, From the Lord of hosts, is clarified by stating that they will experience a specific kind of upheaval. God the Father will not ignore the transgressions committed against the Son; instead, He will unleash, as it seems, a manifestation of thunder, earthquake, storm, and devouring fire—a force akin to a military incursion.

Ephraem the Syrian

4th centuryChurch Father

This encounter will bring life to Jerusalem while bringing death to the Assyrians. However, it will come with great noise, fear, and a powerful sound, accompanied by storms, gales, and consuming fire.

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