The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The meek - The word ‘meek’ usually refers to those who are patient in the reception of injuries, but the Hebrew word used here (ענוים

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord. —A new element enters into the ideal restoration of the future. Men h…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Then shall the humble again take joy in Jehovah. This is my translation of this passage, while others translate it, “They shall add,” or “…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The meek also shall increase [their] joy in the Lord
The "meek", lowly, and humble, are such who are made sensible o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The wonderful change here foretold may refer to the affairs of Judah, though it looks further. When a great harvest of souls was gathered to Christ…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Woe to Ariel. In this part, he presents a threat against the people or against the city, and this is divided into two parts.

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