But the liberal - This also seems to have the force of a proverbial expression. The word ‘liberal’ means generous, noble, large-hearted, ben…

The liberal devises liberal things ... —Better, as before, noble.

But the liberal shall devise liberal things. We have already said that these statements of the Prophet have a deeper meaning than is commo…

But the liberal man devises liberal things
The man of a princely spirit consults and contrives, and delivers out thi…

Christ our righteous King, and his true disciples, are evidently intended here. The consolations and graces of his Spirit are like rivers of water …

1. Behold, a king will reign in justice. This is the third part of the warning, in which the prophet describes their liberation fro…