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Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led away captives; Thou hast received gifts among men, Yea, [among] the rebellious also, that Jehovah God might dwell [with them].

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

You have ascended on high - That is, You have gone up to the high place; to your throne; to your abode. The idea is that God had de…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A third retrospect follows—the third scene in the sacred drama of Israel’s early fortunes. It sets forth the glory of God’s chosen mountain. A fine…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

As the ark went up the hill of Zion, so has Christ ascended to eternal glory. He is the true Ark of the covenant, and He is also the true Mercy-sea…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive. There can be little doubt that these words are intended to magnify the proofs…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You have ascended on high
Which is to be understood, not of Moses ascending up to the firmament, as the Targum and J…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The ascension of Christ must be meant here, and to that it is applied (Ephesians 4:8). As the purchase of His death, He received the gi…

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