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Therefore is justice far from us, neither doth righteousness overtake us: we look for light, but, behold, darkness; for brightness, but we walk in obscurity.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore judgment is far from us — This is the confession of the people that they were suffering not unjustly on account of their crimes.…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Therefore is judgment. —The pleading of the prophet is followed by the confession which he makes on their behalf. They admit that the dela…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Therefore is judgment far from us. After describing how corrupt and depraved the condition of that people was, he also shows that the seve…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore is judgment far from us These are the words of the few godly persons in those times, taking notice of prevailin…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

If we shut our eyes against the light of Divine truth, it is just of God to hide from our eyes the things that belong to our peace. The sins of tho…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Behold, the hand of the Lord is not shortened. Here the prophet presents the preparation for receiving salvation on the part of …

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