Isa 5:24 | JFB | STEP | 24. Literally, "tongue of fire eateth" ( ). flame consumeth the chaff-- rather, withered grass falleth before the flame ( ). root ... blossom-- entire decay, both the hidden source and outward manifestations of prosperity, perishing ( ; Mal 4:1). cast away ... law-- in its spirit, while retaining the letter.

‏ Isaiah 5:24

24. Literally, "tongue of fire eateth" (Ac 2:3).

flame consumeth the chaff--rather, withered grass falleth before the flame (Mt 3:12).

root ... blossom--entire decay, both the hidden source and outward manifestations of prosperity, perishing (Job 18:16; Mal 4:1).

cast away ... law--in its spirit, while retaining the letter.