who they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations who are called by my name, says Yahweh who does this.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That they may possess – rather, “inherit The remnant of Edom.” The restoration was not to be for themselves alone. No gifts of God en…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

These verses present some difficulties, as the quotation of the passage in Acts 15:15-17 is a free reproduction by Saint James of the rendering of …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

By these words the Prophet shows that the kingdom under Christ would be more renowned and larger than it had ever been under David. Since the kingd…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

That they may possess the remnant or Edom, and of all the
Heathen, which are called by my name

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ died to gather together the children of God who were scattered abroad, who are here said to be those who were called by His name. The Lord s…

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