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Redemption: Then and Now
Commentators see a dual meaning here. Primarily, the verse promised Israel's physical return from exile—a redemption from captivity for a reformed people. However, scholars like John Gill and Matthew Henry also see this as a powerful picture of the ultimate spiritual redemption for 'Zion' (the church) through the righteousness and atoning work of Jesus Christ.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 1:27
18th Century
Theologian
Zion - See the note at (Isaiah 1:8). The word Zion here is used to designate the whole Jewish people to whom the prophet was ref…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 1:27
19th Century
Bishop
Zion shall be redeemed with judgment ...—Better, through justice. The condition of the redemption which primaril…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 1:27
16th Century
Theologian
Zion shall be redeemed with judgment. He confirms the same doctrine; and because the restoration of the Church was difficult to believe, h…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 1:27
17th Century
Pastor
Zion shall be redeemed with judgment
The blessing of redemption by Christ is the source and foundation of the other …
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…