471 " Come down and sit in the dust , O virgin daughter of Babylon ; Sit on the ground without a throne , O daughter of the Chaldeans ! For you shall no longer be called tender and delicate . 2 "Take the millstones and grind meal . Remove your veil , strip off the skirt , Uncover the leg , cross the rivers . 3 "Your nakedness will be uncovered , Your shame also will be exposed ; I will take vengeance and will not spare a man ." 4 Our Redeemer , the Lord of hosts is His name , The Holy One of Israel . 5 " Sit silently , and go into darkness , O daughter of the Chaldeans , For you will no longer be called The queen of kingdoms .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 47:1-5
Commentary on Isaiah 47:1-6
(Read Isaiah 47:1-6)
Babylon is represented under the emblem of a female in deep distress. She was to be degraded and endure sufferings; and is represented sitting on the ground, grinding at the handmill, the lowest and most laborious service. God was righteous in his vengeance, and none should interpose. The prophet exults in the Lord of hosts, as the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel. God often permits wicked men to prevail against his people; but those who cruelly oppress them will be punished.