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Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Thou hast multiplied the nation - You have made the nation strong, powerful, and mighty. Several interpreters, such as Calvin, Vitr…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You have multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy ... —Better, following the marginal reading of the Hebrew:

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The Revised Version reads, Thou hast increased their joy. If Christ comes to you, my dear hearer, as God with us, then shall your joy be g…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

You have multiplied. This pa age is somewhat obscure, both in itself and because of the diversity of interpretations. It appears absurd to…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You have multiplied the nation
With light, knowledge, honour, and glory, even Galilee of the nations before mention…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Syrians and Assyrians first ravaged the countries mentioned here, and that region was first favored by the preaching of Christ. Those who lack …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. At the first time the land of Zabulon. Here the prophet lays out the mode and order of destruction:

    1. First, acco…

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