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Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Both give the idea of men dancing, which is incorrect. Except at a religious solemnity (2 Samuel 6:14), dancing was confined to women. …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Therefore they shall come and sing ... — The vision of return culminates in a picture of the prosperity of the restored kingdom. The “good…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This is a confirmation of the previous verse, for he says that joy would be common to young women and young men, and also to the old. He had spoken…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men
and old together

Not any…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

He who scattered Israel knows where to find them. It is comforting to observe the goodness of the Lord in the gifts of providence.

But our s…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here, the announcement of liberation is given.

  1. He rouses the nations to pay attention. Hear—so that all would trus…

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