Thomas Aquinas, on Isa 54:16

“Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and bringeth forth an instrument for his work, and I have created the killer to destroy.”

“Third, he promises the destruction of their enemies: behold, I. And first, he shows the power of the one who promises, setting out a similitude: I have created the smith, the persecutor, who blows in the fire of tribulation, instruments, adversaries, according to his own will: his breath kindles coals (Job 41:12[21]); and he explains this: I have created the killer to destroy: the Lord kills and makes alive (1 Sam 2:6).”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.