Isa 5:27, Luk 12:35 | JFB | e4.org | 27. weary —with long marches ( ). none . . . slumber —requiring no rest. girdle —with which the ancient loose robes used to be girded for action. Ever ready for march or battle. nor the latchet . . . broken —The soles were attached to the feet, not by upper leather as with us, but by straps. So securely clad that not even a strap of their sandals gives way, so as to impede their march.

‏ Isaiah 5:27

27. weary—with long marches (De 25:18).

none . . . slumber—requiring no rest.

girdle—with which the ancient loose robes used to be girded for action. Ever ready for march or battle.

nor the latchet . . . broken—The soles were attached to the feet, not by upper leather as with us, but by straps. So securely clad that not even a strap of their sandals gives way, so as to impede their march.

‏ Luke 12:35

35-40. loins . . . girded—to fasten up the long outer garment, always done before travel and work (2Ki 4:29; Ac 12:8). The meaning is, Be in readiness.

lights, &c.—(See on Mt 25:1).