Isaiah continues speaking to God's faithful people.

## coming with fire ##

God's appearances in the Old Testament are often accompanied by fire.

## like the windstorm ##

Clouds are often called the chariots of God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## with his sword ##

This refers to God's power to judge and to kill his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Those slain by Yahweh will be many ##

AT: "Yahweh will kill many people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])