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and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And for a spirit of judgment - (compare the note at Isaiah 1:26; Isaiah 11:2). The sense of this passage is that Jehovah would e…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And for a spirit of judgment ... —The words remind us of the list of spiritual gifts in Isaiah 11:2. The injustice of corrupt judg…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And for a spirit of judgment. He explains how the Lord will adorn that “remnant” with additional splendor; for he presents examples of the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment ,
&c.] That is, as the Lord would give honour and glory…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The prophet next turns to Judah, whom he calls the residue of his people. Happy are those alone who glory in the Lord of hosts himself. Therefore, …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Woe to the crown. In this part, he i ues a threat against those who scorn the predictions of the prophets.

    First, he thre…

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