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For Zion`s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem`s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burneth.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For Zion’s sake—(See the notes at Isaiah 1:8). On account of Zion; that is, on account of the people of God.

I will n…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For Zion’s sake ... — Opinions again differ as to the speaker. Is he the prophet, the Servant of Jehovah, or Jehovah Himself? On t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

On account of Zion I will not be silent. With that sad captivity being near, which was almost to erase the name of the whole nation, it wa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's
sake I will not rest By Zion…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Son of God here assures his church of his unfailing love, and his pleading for her under all trials and difficulties. She shall be called by a …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. For Zion’s sake. Here he promises the honor of glory to the people.

    First, the prophet's petition is set forth.

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