פירוש על ישעיהו 10:34

And...shall be cut off Heb. וְנִקַּף. This, too, is an expression of cutting, as (ibid.) “Like one who cuts off olives (כְּנֹקֶף).” ואךדר גךכנִקַּף is in the passive voice.

ונקף And he shall cut down.

the thickets of the forests The prominent branches, symbolizing the heroes.