Isaiah 5:28
28 Whose arrows [chets] are sharp, [shanan] and all their bows [qesheth]
bent, [darak] their horses [cuwc]' hoofs [parcah] shall be
counted [chashab] like flint, [tsar] and their wheels [galgal]
like a whirlwind: [cuwphah] KJV-Interlinear
28 Its
arrows are sharp, and all its bows are bent; The hoofs of its horses seem like
flint, and its chariot wheels like a whirlwind. NASB
Although Isaiah was
warning of the impending invasions of the Babylonians, followed by the Persians,
followed by the Greeks, followed by the Romans, but more specifically the first
of these invading forces, however, the ultimate prophecy is directed at the
final invasion of Israel, which will occur at the end of the Tribulation.
Arrows being sharp indicates
both an abundance of ammunition made ready for battle, and fully distributed by
way of logistics to the units that would be using the ammunition.
Arrows bent, is the
symbolism of weapons at the ready, loaded, armed, targeted in on their enemies.
Horses hooves counted
like flint, carry two symbolisms. One of
numerous horses for transport of troops and supplies, and the other is in
reference to the hardness of their hooves, or the armor that will be attached
to the mobile forces. This indicates a
mobile force, a prepared force, a well build and well-armed force together with
all of the necessary equipment and supplies and logistics for making a long and
forced march to their distant objective.
Remember that these
forces will be coming from all over the world.
They will be motivated and focused on one thing, which is the
destruction of Israel.
Remember too, that in the
Tribulaiton, the entire worlds economic system and public utilities, and
manufacturing of domestic goods will have been decimated. But here we learn that the military machines
of the countries of the world, will be well built and well-armed and well
supplied.
Wheels like whirlwind,
translates into speed, and swiftness.
Back in those days that
speed would be provided by chariots, or horses or wagons. But in todays modern world, that speed
translates into phenomenal air power and naval power and ground forces with
tanks and cannons and endless transports and missiles and so forth.
So, when that day
arrives, the invading forces against Israel, will be well armed and well
prepared and well-motivated for the destruction of Israel. Even while the rest of the world also suffers
from gross neglect.
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