ESV Reformation Study Bible – Isa 34:5
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Isa 34:5

34:5 descends. The Lord’s avenging sword moves from demolishing the pantheon of heaven to Edom in particular.

Edom. Here representing the nations (63:1–6; Ezek. 35; Obad. 10–14; cf. Rev. 18:2).