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But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But - (And) let judgment run down like water. (Literally, “roll,” English margin) The duties of either table include both, since th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Mighty stream—Or rather perennial stream.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

This is what God asks for—righteousness, not sweet music.

Have they not, even now, turned what were formerly houses of prayer into music-hall…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Interpreters variously expound this verse. To some it seems an exhortation, as if the Prophet said, “You thrust on me animal sacrifices and various…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But let judgments run down as waters
Or "roll" F15 ; in abundance, with great rapidity, bearing down all …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Woe to those who desire the day of the Lord's judgments, who wish for times of war and confusion—like some who long for changes, hoping to rise on …

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