Q. 430. Vol. 1. p. 146. The following extract from the Commentary of Delitzsch may throw some light on Isaiah 32:19,20. The verses should be translated as follows: — “And it hails as the forest falls, and the city is greatly abased. Blessed are ye who sow by all waters, and let the foot of the ox and ass go free.” In verse 19 the two last judgments are referred to, that of the Assyrian who is called the forest (see Isaiah 10:34), and that of Jerusalem. Those who survive the time of these judgments are possessors of a land cleared of all enemies. They are free to sow wherever they will, and on account of the fertility of the soil are not obliged to keep away their cattle and asses from the cornfields, as is usually done, but allow them to stray in perfect liberty. For a parallel passage see Isaiah 30:23, 24. A. B.