bruised reed & smoking flax:
16 Thus saith the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty water;
17 who brought forth chariots and horse, and a mighty multitude: but they have lain down, and shall not rise: they are extinct, as quenched flax.
- quenched flax = fire that is about put out
- a quenched wick/candle
- foolish virgins that are sleeping w/o candle burning
- a quenched wick/candle
Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
- reed/rod & flax/wick/candle = judgment unto truth
smoking = wax dim (strongs)