In measure = By measure. Referring to the smiting of Israel, as being in limited measure. Hebrew. seah. App-51. (11), (5).
when it shooteth forth = when Thou didst send it forth (i.e. the stroke of Isa_27:7).
Thou wilt debate with it = Thou wilt curb it (i.e. the stroke of Isa_27:7). Hebrew. rib. = plead, as in Isa_1:17; Isa_3:13; Isa_51:22. Jer_2:9, Jer_2:29; Jer_12:1; Jer_50:34. Mic_7:9.
rough = harsh, or severe.
wind. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
east wind. A violent, hot, scorching wind; pernicious to the fruit of a vineyard.