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And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And he shall be for a sanctuary - The word translated "sanctuary" means, literally, a holy place, a consecrated place, and is usual…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And he shall be for a sanctuary ... —Literally, he shall become a hallowed thing, with the implied thought as in Ezekiel …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And he shall be for a sanctuary. He promises that the true worshippers of God will enjoy tranquility of mind, because the Lord, covering t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he shall be for a sanctuary
Not the king of Assyria, as Aben Ezra, but the Lord of hosts: the Targum rightly int…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The prophet challenges the enemies of the Jews. Their efforts would be vain, and they themselves would be broken to pieces. It concerns us, in time…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. And he will be. Here the author presents the fruit of obedience: sanctification to you. I will make you h…

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