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Assyria shall not save us; we will not ride on horses; neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, [You are] our gods; for in you the fatherless finds mercy.
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The Anatomy of Repentance
Commentators unanimously identify a three-part confession of repentance. Israel renounces reliance on foreign powers ('Assyria'), their own military might ('horses'), and false gods ('the work of our hands'). This demonstrates that genuine turning to God involves abandoning all other sources of security and salvation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Asshur shall not save us - After prayer for pardon and for acceptance of themselves, and thanksgiving for acceptance, comes the pro…
19th Century
Anglican
The three crying sins of Israel are recounted here:
Baptist
Asshur shall not save us;
Backslider, have you been putting your trust anywhere but in God, hoping to find comfort in the world and…
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16th Century
Protestant
This verse should be joined with the last, as the Israelites show here more clearly and fully how they had sinned and, at the same time, give proof…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ashur shall not save us This is still a continuation of the words repenting and returning Israel are directed to mak…
Israel is exhorted to return to Jehovah, from their sins and idols, by faith in His mercy and grace through the promised Redeemer, and by diligentl…
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