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and I will turn my hand on you, and thoroughly purge away your dross, and will take away all your tin;

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A Hand of Restoration, Not Ruin

While God's hand can bring judgment, commentators agree that in this verse, "I will turn my hand upon you" is a promise of restoration and help. God is turning His attention to His people not to destroy them, but to save and purify a faithful remnant. As John Calvin notes, this is a comfort meant to assure believers that the Church will be preserved even through severe trials.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 1:25

18th Century

Theologian

And I will turn my hand upon thee - This expression is capable of two meanings. The hand may be stretched out for two purposes: eit…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 1:25

19th Century

Bishop

I will turn my hand upon you. —The phrase, like the English “visit,” presents both a severe and…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 1:25

16th Century

Theologian

And I will turn my hand upon thee. This is an alleviation of the former threatening; for though He still proceeds with what He had begun t…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 1:25

17th Century

Pastor

And I will turn my hand upon you
The remnant, according to the election of grace, left in Jerusalem, ([Reference Isa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 1:21–31

17th Century

Minister

Neither holy cities nor royal ones are faithful to their trust if religion does not dwell in them. Dross may shine like silver, and wine that is mi…