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I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will make straight all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let my exiles go free, not for price nor reward, saith Jehovah of hosts.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I have raised him up - That is, Cyrus (see the notes at Isaiah 41:2).

In righteousne - In Isaiah 41:2, he is called ‘the right…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I have raised him up in righteousness ... —This was the answer to the murmurers. It would be seen by the results, the city rebuilt, the ex…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands co…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I have raised him up. Isaiah now continues the subject he introduced at the beginning of the chapter. Having undertaken to soothe their af…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I have raised him up in righteousness
Though this may be said with some respect to Cyrus, yet chiefly to Christ, of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Believers may ask in prayer for what they need; if it is for their good, it will not be withheld. But how common it is to hear God called to accoun…

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