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For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and, My mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be carried away before the king of Assyria.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For before ... - This must have occurred in a short time - probably before the expiration of three years. A child would usually learn to add…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For before the child shall have knowledge to cry ... —Here then was another sign like that of Isaiah 7:14-16. The two wit…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Truly before the child have knowledge to cry. This is an interpretation both of the obscure saying and of the vision that was added to it;…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, my
father, and my mother
Which are …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The prophet is to write on a large roll, or on a metal tablet, words which meant Make speed to spoil, hasten to the prey: pointing out tha…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. For before the child knows… Here the interpretation of the sign is explained, and it is already clear according to the literal i…

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